Black Street

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Black Street

A short example of a crinkle-crankle wall At the entrance to Africa Live
A short example of a crinkle-crankle wall Credit: Adrian S Pye

Black Street is a small, picturesque village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, it is a hidden gem renowned for its idyllic surroundings and charming community. The village is situated just a few miles southwest of the market town of Bury St Edmunds, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The main feature of Black Street is its quaint, narrow road that winds through the village, flanked by beautiful thatched cottages and traditional red-brick houses. The street exudes an old-world charm, with its well-preserved historic buildings and neatly manicured gardens. The local community takes great pride in maintaining the village's unique character, which adds to its appeal for both residents and visitors alike.

Surrounded by rolling green fields and farmland, Black Street is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is blessed with an abundance of walking trails and cycle paths, providing ample opportunities to explore the stunning countryside. The nearby River Lark also offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

Despite its small size, Black Street is home to a tight-knit community that actively participates in various activities and events. The village hall serves as a hub for social gatherings, hosting events like village fairs, art exhibitions, and community meetings. The local pub, The Black Swan, is a popular spot for residents and visitors to unwind and enjoy a drink or a traditional meal.

In conclusion, Black Street is a charming village in Suffolk that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors. With its well-preserved historic buildings, beautiful natural surroundings, and vibrant community spirit, it is a hidden gem worth exploring in the heart of the English countryside.

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Black Street Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.420635/1.694635 or Grid Reference TM5186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A short example of a crinkle-crankle wall At the entrance to Africa Live
A short example of a crinkle-crankle wall
At the entrance to Africa Live
Serpentine wall at Heritage Green, Kessingland A new wall on a new housing estate
Serpentine wall at Heritage Green, Kessingland
A new wall on a new housing estate
A serpentine wall in Kessingland The wall has left room for a small tree in its concave section.
A serpentine wall in Kessingland
The wall has left room for a small tree in its concave section.
Serpentine wall in Kessingland A serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall was initially designed to save bricks and reduce to cost of building walls. Suffolk seems to be the historical birthplace of the metamorphic remodelling of the straightforward into the curiously peculiar.
A wavy wall can be built with the thickness of a single brick and is self supporting even in very strong winds whereas a straight wall requires a thickness of at least two bricks (9 inches) and even buttresses if raised over about three feet.

Wikipedia has a few words to add: A crinkle crankle wall, also known as a crinkum crankum, slangenmuur  (snake-wall) sinusoidal, serpentine, ribbon or wavy wall, is an unusual type of structural or garden wall built in a serpentine shape with alternating curves, originally used in Ancient Egypt, but also typically found in Suffolk in England.
The alternate convex and concave curves in the wall provide stability and help it to resist lateral forces,  leading to greater strength than a straight wall of the same thickness of bricks without the need for buttresses.
The phrase "crinkle crankle" is an ablaut reduplication, defined as something with bends and turns, first attested in 1598 (though "crinkle" and "crankle" have somewhat longer histories).
Serpentine wall in Kessingland
A serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall was initially designed to save bricks and reduce to cost of building walls. Suffolk seems to be the historical birthplace of the metamorphic remodelling of the straightforward into the curiously peculiar. A wavy wall can be built with the thickness of a single brick and is self supporting even in very strong winds whereas a straight wall requires a thickness of at least two bricks (9 inches) and even buttresses if raised over about three feet. Wikipedia has a few words to add: A crinkle crankle wall, also known as a crinkum crankum, slangenmuur (snake-wall) sinusoidal, serpentine, ribbon or wavy wall, is an unusual type of structural or garden wall built in a serpentine shape with alternating curves, originally used in Ancient Egypt, but also typically found in Suffolk in England. The alternate convex and concave curves in the wall provide stability and help it to resist lateral forces, leading to greater strength than a straight wall of the same thickness of bricks without the need for buttresses. The phrase "crinkle crankle" is an ablaut reduplication, defined as something with bends and turns, first attested in 1598 (though "crinkle" and "crankle" have somewhat longer histories).
Kessingland Church Seen in the distance from the Suffolk Coast Path near Benacre
Kessingland Church
Seen in the distance from the Suffolk Coast Path near Benacre
Church of St. Edmund, Kessingland <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182858?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182858?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Church of St. Edmund, Kessingland
Water Tower and Allotments at Kessingland
Water Tower and Allotments at Kessingland
Church of Holy Trinity, Gisleham <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182784?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182784?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Church of Holy Trinity, Gisleham
Barn Conversion at The Elms <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1284275?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1284275?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Barn Conversion at The Elms
Primrose Lane
Primrose Lane
Three Small Wind Turbines at Chestnuts Farm
Three Small Wind Turbines at Chestnuts Farm
Path Under the A12
Path Under the A12
Giraffes at Africa Wild
Giraffes at Africa Wild
Human figures and wind turbines The two figures give a very false impression of the size of the two wind turbines. They are not little domestic/farm units but massive machines for serious power generation. They appear to both be on the premises of Kessingland Zoo.

The turbines seem to be quite new and I couldn't find any other shots of them in Geograph.

The walkers are on a path from the coast.
Human figures and wind turbines
The two figures give a very false impression of the size of the two wind turbines. They are not little domestic/farm units but massive machines for serious power generation. They appear to both be on the premises of Kessingland Zoo. The turbines seem to be quite new and I couldn't find any other shots of them in Geograph. The walkers are on a path from the coast.
Wind turbines, Kessingland The sizes of these two wind turbines are more evident in this shot than in my previous submission <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689628">TM5285 : Human figures and wind turbines</a>.
Wind turbines, Kessingland
The sizes of these two wind turbines are more evident in this shot than in my previous submission TM5285 : Human figures and wind turbines.
Wind turbines from footpath, Kessingland See also images <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689628">TM5285 : Human figures and wind turbines</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689630">TM5285 : Wind turbines, Kessingland</a>.
Wind turbines from footpath, Kessingland
Wind turbines through hedge, Kessingland As the footpath heads for the sea from the village street it goes from wide open fields, as seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689995">TM5285 : Wind turbines from footpath, Kessingland</a> into an area bounded by high hedges, leaving only this limited view back to the wind turbines.
Wind turbines through hedge, Kessingland
As the footpath heads for the sea from the village street it goes from wide open fields, as seen in TM5285 : Wind turbines from footpath, Kessingland into an area bounded by high hedges, leaving only this limited view back to the wind turbines.
Kessingland Water Tower Off the B1437 White's Lane
Kessingland Water Tower
Off the B1437 White's Lane
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Black Street is located at Grid Ref: TM5186 (Lat: 52.420635, Lng: 1.694635)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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