West End

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

West End

Waiting for Life to Emerge Large field near Frostenden Hall.
Waiting for Life to Emerge Credit: Sandy Gerrard

West End is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. With a population of around 500 residents, it is a peaceful and picturesque community set amidst the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of Ipswich, the county town.

West End boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Neolithic period. The village features a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is known for its impressive architecture.

The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing. It offers a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere, with a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These amenities include a local pub, a village hall, and a small convenience store.

For outdoor enthusiasts, West End is surrounded by stunning countryside, offering ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring nature. The village is also in close proximity to the River Orwell, providing further recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing.

Despite its rural setting, West End benefits from good transport links, with easy access to major road networks and public transportation options. This allows residents to easily commute to nearby towns and cities for work or leisure activities.

Overall, West End is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a countryside lifestyle, while still providing convenient access to nearby urban centers.

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West End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.393358/1.6249054 or Grid Reference TM4683. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waiting for Life to Emerge Large field near Frostenden Hall.
Waiting for Life to Emerge
Large field near Frostenden Hall.
Green Lane at the Primrose Lane Junction
Green Lane at the Primrose Lane Junction
End of the Footpath Gate denotes the end of a rather pointless footpath. From this point the only option is to return back along the way you have just walked.  A sign at the previous junction denoting the fact that it is a dead-end would have been helpful.
End of the Footpath
Gate denotes the end of a rather pointless footpath. From this point the only option is to return back along the way you have just walked. A sign at the previous junction denoting the fact that it is a dead-end would have been helpful.
Sotterley Cemetery Memorial Chapel <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1391195?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1391195?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>
Sotterley Cemetery Memorial Chapel
Track Footpath and farm track near to Clay Common, Suffolk.
Track
Footpath and farm track near to Clay Common, Suffolk.
Footpath Junction Footpath junction on Green Lane and Primrose lane near to Clay Common, Suffolk.
Footpath Junction
Footpath junction on Green Lane and Primrose lane near to Clay Common, Suffolk.
Footpath Footpath looking east near to Stoven, Suffolk.
Footpath
Footpath looking east near to Stoven, Suffolk.
Footpath Sign Footpath sign and footpath off Falcon Inn Road near to Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Footpath Sign
Footpath sign and footpath off Falcon Inn Road near to Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Falcon Inn Road White House Farm on Falcon Inn Road at Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Falcon Inn Road
White House Farm on Falcon Inn Road at Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
White House Farm White House farm house at Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
White House Farm
White House farm house at Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Footpath Footpath looking north near to Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Footpath
Footpath looking north near to Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Green Footpath Footpath leading to West End Farm near to Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Green Footpath
Footpath leading to West End Farm near to Cuckold's Green, Suffolk.
Waterloo Road Looking west along Waterloo Road near to Sotterley, Suffolk.
Waterloo Road
Looking west along Waterloo Road near to Sotterley, Suffolk.
Minor Road Minor road looking north near to Hulver Street, Suffolk.
Minor Road
Minor road looking north near to Hulver Street, Suffolk.
Field Boundary Field and field boundary near to Hulver Street, Suffolk.
Field Boundary
Field and field boundary near to Hulver Street, Suffolk.
Mortuary Chapel Sotterley The mortuary chapel, Sotterley, Suffolk for info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/sotterleychapel.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/sotterleychapel.htm">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>
Mortuary Chapel Sotterley
The mortuary chapel, Sotterley, Suffolk for info see LinkExternal link
Green Lane Start of Footpath marked on the 1:25:000 O.S. map as Green Lane near to Sotterley, Suffolk.
Green Lane
Start of Footpath marked on the 1:25:000 O.S. map as Green Lane near to Sotterley, Suffolk.
Road Junction Road junction near to Sotterley, Suffolk.
Road Junction
Road junction near to Sotterley, Suffolk.
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West End is located at Grid Ref: TM4683 (Lat: 52.393358, Lng: 1.6249054)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Located within 500m of 52.393358,1.6249054
Moat Farmhouse
Place: farm
Wikidata: Q26477849
Lat/Long: 52.3941694/1.6211966
Note: Section ploughed and cropped.
Lat/Long: 52.3925312/1.6242016
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