Blyford

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Blyford

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village. — Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Credit: Roger Jones

Blyford is a small village located in Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Halesworth, it is nestled in the rural beauty of the county. Blyford is part of the Waveney district and falls within the civil parish of Wissett.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Over the centuries, Blyford has evolved into a picturesque settlement, characterized by its charming thatched cottages and traditional architecture. The heart of the village is centered around St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval structure that stands as a testament to the area's historical significance.

Blyford benefits from its tranquil countryside setting, offering residents and visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rolling hills, open fields, and quaint woodlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching.

While Blyford is a small village, it is within convenient reach of amenities and facilities. The nearby towns of Halesworth and Bungay offer a range of services including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, the coastal town of Southwold is just a short drive away, providing access to beautiful sandy beaches and a vibrant seaside atmosphere.

In conclusion, Blyford is a charming village with a rich historical background and a serene countryside setting. Its idyllic location and proximity to nearby towns and attractions make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.335215/1.558066 or Grid Reference TM4276. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford

Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.

Southwold Railway fence post The Southwold railway used their sleepers (6&#039; x 6&quot; x 3&quot;)as fence posts alongside the trackbed. Very well creosoted, a number survive, even after 100yrs or more.
This is one of several just east of the Mels road bridge over the trackbed.

Southwold Railway fence post

The Southwold railway used their sleepers (6' x 6" x 3")as fence posts alongside the trackbed. Very well creosoted, a number survive, even after 100yrs or more. This is one of several just east of the Mels road bridge over the trackbed.

Former railway bridge at Mells The bridge, designated #4 was known as Ball&#039;s Bridge or Corner Farm bridge, carried the minor road over the Halesworth to Southwold railway line.
It was reconstructed in 1906/7 from the original, in brick and has a 20 foot span.

Former railway bridge at Mells

The bridge, designated #4 was known as Ball's Bridge or Corner Farm bridge, carried the minor road over the Halesworth to Southwold railway line. It was reconstructed in 1906/7 from the original, in brick and has a 20 foot span.

Low Farm Wenhaston

Low Farm Wenhaston

The railway line ran the other side of the posts There was a footpath across the line at this point designated #24

The railway line ran the other side of the posts

There was a footpath across the line at this point designated #24

Looking back towards the farm There is a drainage dyke hidden in the hedgerow. On the left the green grass and flatland of Blythburgh marshes.

Looking back towards the farm

There is a drainage dyke hidden in the hedgerow. On the left the green grass and flatland of Blythburgh marshes.

The former Southwold railway line passing over a culvert The drainage channel is bridged by a culvert

The former Southwold railway line passing over a culvert

The drainage channel is bridged by a culvert

The line disappears into the trees beside the track The trees hide the line for a quarter of a mile from here until emerging the other side of Low Farm

The line disappears into the trees beside the track

The trees hide the line for a quarter of a mile from here until emerging the other side of Low Farm

The Southwold Railway line overgrown by trees The line remains partially hidden by the trees and hedgerow until well past Low Farm which can be seen extreme left of the picture

The Southwold Railway line overgrown by trees

The line remains partially hidden by the trees and hedgerow until well past Low Farm which can be seen extreme left of the picture

The line approaches Marsh Cottage The line is still in an avenue of trees, having past Low Farm and approaching Marsh Cottage, the white house on the left.

The line approaches Marsh Cottage

The line is still in an avenue of trees, having past Low Farm and approaching Marsh Cottage, the white house on the left.

The former Southwold Railway line Just over half a mile to Wenhaston station, bordering the marshes of the River Blyth all the way

The former Southwold Railway line

Just over half a mile to Wenhaston station, bordering the marshes of the River Blyth all the way

The end of some new trackside fence The run towards Wenhaston station approaching a crossing

The end of some new trackside fence

The run towards Wenhaston station approaching a crossing

A stretch of rails at the occupation crossing #19 The crossing is at the location of the four-bar gate creating an access between the meadow on the left and Wenhaston marshes on the right through the trees and across a drainage ditch.
The stretch of line ends at the white seat seen up the track.

A stretch of rails at the occupation crossing #19

The crossing is at the location of the four-bar gate creating an access between the meadow on the left and Wenhaston marshes on the right through the trees and across a drainage ditch. The stretch of line ends at the white seat seen up the track.

Waiting at the crossing #19 looking south For a photographic journey from Southwold to Halesworth visit <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/The-former-Southwold-to-Halesworth-railway" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/The-former-Southwold-to-Halesworth-railway">Link</a>

Waiting at the crossing #19 looking south

For a photographic journey from Southwold to Halesworth visit Link

Looking back over the existing track at the crossing ~

Looking back over the existing track at the crossing

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Reinstated 3 mile marker beside the former track-bed This marks three miles distance from Halesworth station

Reinstated 3 mile marker beside the former track-bed

This marks three miles distance from Halesworth station

The former Southwold Railway track-bed The line remains straight and narrow as it progresses towards Wenhaston station

The former Southwold Railway track-bed

The line remains straight and narrow as it progresses towards Wenhaston station

A diversion of the track lies ahead Ahead the path has been diverted around a pond and collapsed culvert. We shall regain the track on the other side

A diversion of the track lies ahead

Ahead the path has been diverted around a pond and collapsed culvert. We shall regain the track on the other side

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Blyford is located at Grid Ref: TM4276 (Lat: 52.335215, Lng: 1.558066)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Located within 500m of 52.335215,1.558066

Blyford

Place: village

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q2178110

Wikipedia: en:Blyford

Lat/Long: 52.3358373/1.5587286

Bus Stop

Queens Head

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Bus Stop

Queens Head

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Naptan Indicator: E-bound

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Bus Stop

Queens Head

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Bus Stop

Queens Head

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Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Queens Head

Naptan Indicator: S-bound

Naptan Landmark: Queens Head

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Naptan Street: Blyford Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.3349247/1.5585365

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Lat/Long: 52.3346063/1.5581756

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