Wixoe

Settlement in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Wixoe

Wixoe: snowdrops and aconites on the verge The C17-C18 timber-framed thatched house in the middle distance is Grade II listed. — Wixoe: snowdrops and aconites on the verge Credit: John Sutton

Wixoe is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated near the border with Essex, it falls within the district of Babergh and is approximately 7 miles southeast of the town of Haverhill. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside, and offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Wixoe is known for its historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Roman era. The village is home to several ancient buildings, including St. Leonard's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. This beautiful church is a prominent landmark in the area and attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical features.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 200 residents. It consists mainly of residential properties, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. The community is close-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of community spirit.

Although Wixoe is a rural village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Haverhill, with its range of amenities including shops, schools, and leisure facilities, is easily accessible by road. The village also enjoys good transport links, with nearby major roads such as the A1017 providing convenient access to other parts of Suffolk and Essex.

Overall, Wixoe offers a charming and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of urban areas. Its rich history and beautiful surroundings make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.058719/0.50523149 or Grid Reference TL7142. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wixoe: snowdrops and aconites on the verge The C17-C18 timber-framed thatched house in the middle distance is Grade II listed.

Wixoe: snowdrops and aconites on the verge

The C17-C18 timber-framed thatched house in the middle distance is Grade II listed.

Wixoe: The Old School The former village school, at the eastern end of the village.

Wixoe: The Old School

The former village school, at the eastern end of the village.

Wixoe: The Gate Lodge and a former railway bridge The Gate Lodge to Floriston Hall dates from the early 19th century, has pointed Gothick windows and is Grade II listed. There is a glimpse of the 19th-century Hall, also Grade II listed, through the railway arch. The bridge carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley Line until the Shelford to Sudbury section closed in 1967.

Wixoe: The Gate Lodge and a former railway bridge

The Gate Lodge to Floriston Hall dates from the early 19th century, has pointed Gothick windows and is Grade II listed. There is a glimpse of the 19th-century Hall, also Grade II listed, through the railway arch. The bridge carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley Line until the Shelford to Sudbury section closed in 1967.

Wixoe: once a railway cutting This overgrown cutting was, until the Sudbury to Shelford section closed in 1967, part of the Colchester-Cambridge (ahead) Stour Valley route.

Wixoe: once a railway cutting

This overgrown cutting was, until the Sudbury to Shelford section closed in 1967, part of the Colchester-Cambridge (ahead) Stour Valley route.

Wixoe: Church View Bright sunlight and deep shadows on a fine February morning.

Wixoe: Church View

Bright sunlight and deep shadows on a fine February morning.

Wixoe: Church Terrace Houses west of the church.

Wixoe: Church Terrace

Houses west of the church.

Wixoe: The Old Rectory &quot;A C17 timber-framed and plastered house altered in the C18 and later. Two storeys. The windows are mainly casements. A C20 door has a lattice porch and a double-hung sash window above, with architrave and pediment&quot; (Grade II listing text).

Wixoe: The Old Rectory

"A C17 timber-framed and plastered house altered in the C18 and later. Two storeys. The windows are mainly casements. A C20 door has a lattice porch and a double-hung sash window above, with architrave and pediment" (Grade II listing text).

Wixoe: near the corner of Stour Vale The willow at the corner of Stour Vale is winter yellow - but a closer look showed the tiniest traces of uncurling spring green in some leaves.

Wixoe: near the corner of Stour Vale

The willow at the corner of Stour Vale is winter yellow - but a closer look showed the tiniest traces of uncurling spring green in some leaves.

Wixoe: the road to Sturmer The western end of the village on a bright morning in February.

Wixoe: the road to Sturmer

The western end of the village on a bright morning in February.

Wixoe: nearing the church Church Terrace is on the left and there&#039;s a glimpse of St Leonard&#039;s Church through the trees on the right.

Wixoe: nearing the church

Church Terrace is on the left and there's a glimpse of St Leonard's Church through the trees on the right.

Wixoe: St Leonard's Church and gate There are two gates to the churchyard, one at the east end and this one south-west of the Grade II* listed church. The listing reads &quot;A flint and stone church of C12 origin. Nave and chancel are C15. The south door is C12 with one order of shafts with scalloped capitals and zig-zag ornamentation on the arch. There is also a blocked Norman door on the north side. The windows are C19 or C20 restorations. Roof tiled, with a weatherboarded bell turret.&quot;

Wixoe: St Leonard's Church and gate

There are two gates to the churchyard, one at the east end and this one south-west of the Grade II* listed church. The listing reads "A flint and stone church of C12 origin. Nave and chancel are C15. The south door is C12 with one order of shafts with scalloped capitals and zig-zag ornamentation on the arch. There is also a blocked Norman door on the north side. The windows are C19 or C20 restorations. Roof tiled, with a weatherboarded bell turret."

Wixoe: St Leonard &quot;A flint and stone church of C12 origin. Nave and chancel are C15. The south door is C12 with one order of shafts with scalloped capitals and zig-zag ornamentation on the arch. There is also a blocked Norman door on the north side. The windows are C19 or C20 restorations. Roof tiled, with a weatherboarded bell turret&quot; (Grade II* listing text).

Wixoe: St Leonard

"A flint and stone church of C12 origin. Nave and chancel are C15. The south door is C12 with one order of shafts with scalloped capitals and zig-zag ornamentation on the arch. There is also a blocked Norman door on the north side. The windows are C19 or C20 restorations. Roof tiled, with a weatherboarded bell turret" (Grade II* listing text).

Wixoe: cloudless sky in February The churchyard is on the left, behind the railings.

Wixoe: cloudless sky in February

The churchyard is on the left, behind the railings.

Field by Mill Road, Baythorne End The trees on the left follow the River Stour, which marks the Essex border into Suffolk.

Field by Mill Road, Baythorne End

The trees on the left follow the River Stour, which marks the Essex border into Suffolk.

Ains Ford at Sturmer This is a much better image of this irish bridge ford at Sturmer. My previous attempt can be seen at:
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3343240" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3343240">Link</a>

Ains Ford at Sturmer

This is a much better image of this irish bridge ford at Sturmer. My previous attempt can be seen at: Link

Once a railway The Colne Valley &amp; Halstead line closed on 31 December 1961. This stretch of the line between Birdbrook and the terminus at Haverhill (ahead) is now a farm track, though used by dog walkers like the one in the distance.

The trees and bushes have grown since <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1812241">TL7142 : Track of Colne Valley Railway</a> was taken in 2010.

Once a railway

The Colne Valley & Halstead line closed on 31 December 1961. This stretch of the line between Birdbrook and the terminus at Haverhill (ahead) is now a farm track, though used by dog walkers like the one in the distance. The trees and bushes have grown since TL7142 : Track of Colne Valley Railway was taken in 2010.

Remains of a railway bridge near Birdbrook Station This section of the Colne Valley &amp; Halstead line closed on 31 December 1961. Birdbrook Station was away to the left - see Ben Brooksbank&#039;s <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1800757">TL7141 : Birdbrook Station (remains)</a>. In the sixty-one years since closure, the red-brick abutments and wing walls have spalled. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1810313">TL7141 : Birdbrook Station bridge remains</a> shows the other side of the bridge on a brighter day in 2010.

After overnight rain, and a week after Storm Babet, a lot of water was running off the fields and down the sides of the lane.

Remains of a railway bridge near Birdbrook Station

This section of the Colne Valley & Halstead line closed on 31 December 1961. Birdbrook Station was away to the left - see Ben Brooksbank's TL7141 : Birdbrook Station (remains). In the sixty-one years since closure, the red-brick abutments and wing walls have spalled. TL7141 : Birdbrook Station bridge remains shows the other side of the bridge on a brighter day in 2010. After overnight rain, and a week after Storm Babet, a lot of water was running off the fields and down the sides of the lane.

Parkers Garden Company, New England, Essex New England is an area close to Haverhill. It is just in Essex, near the Suffolk border, and lies on the A1017 road.

Parkers Garden Company, New England, Essex

New England is an area close to Haverhill. It is just in Essex, near the Suffolk border, and lies on the A1017 road.

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Wixoe is located at Grid Ref: TL7142 (Lat: 52.058719, Lng: 0.50523149)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Located within 500m of 52.058719,0.50523149

Wixoe

Created By: Potlatch 0.5a

Is In: Suffolk, England, UK

Place: village

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q2931100

Lat/Long: 52.0598278/0.5044495

Bus Stop

Church

Naptan AtcoCode: 390050036

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Church

Naptan Indicator: adj

Naptan Landmark: Church

Naptan NaptanCode: sufgdawm

Naptan Street: Church Terrace

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.058976/0.5046726

Bus Stop

Church

Naptan AtcoCode: 390050037

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Church

Naptan Indicator: opp

Naptan Landmark: Church

Naptan NaptanCode: sufgdawp

Naptan Street: Church Terrace

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.0589351/0.5044806

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.0597336/0.4991463

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.0595246/0.5043786

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.0596231/0.5004797

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.0595098/0.5018466

Defibrillator

Booth: K6

Defibrillator Location: Inside the disused telephone kiosk, close to the church.

Disused Amenity: telephone

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Man Made: telephone_box

Operator: Community Heartbeat Trust

Public Bookcase Type: phone_box

Ref: CHT-D0054

Lat/Long: 52.0590639/0.5044638

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: wooden_post

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: CO10 1149

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 52.0588/0.5052148

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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