Campsey Ash

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Campsey Ash

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best Credit: Adrian S Pye

Campsey Ash is a civil parish located in Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 10 miles north-east of Ipswich, the parish covers an area of around 8 square miles. It is a predominantly rural area, characterized by its picturesque countryside and charming villages.

The parish is home to a small population, with the 2011 census recording around 200 residents. The village of Campsey Ash itself is the main settlement within the parish, featuring a collection of traditional cottages, farmhouses, and a handful of amenities. These include a village hall and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for both residents and visitors.

The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with vast fields and meadows dominating the scenery. The area is known for its fertile soil and is primarily used for arable farming, with crops such as wheat, barley, and oilseed rape being cultivated.

Campsey Ash is also renowned for its proximity to several areas of natural beauty. The River Deben runs through the parish, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic walks along its banks. Additionally, the parish is located close to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering residents and visitors access to stunning coastal landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Overall, Campsey Ash is a tranquil and idyllic civil parish, characterized by its rural charm and natural beauty. It offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a countryside retreat.

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Campsey Ash Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.150614/1.404315 or Grid Reference TM3255. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best
Road junction to Campsea Ashe on Ash Road
Road junction to Campsea Ashe on Ash Road
Grazing near Ashe Abbey
Grazing near Ashe Abbey
Field Cottage Set in farmland near Jolly's Farm.
Field Cottage
Set in farmland near Jolly's Farm.
Farmland towards Allonsfield
Farmland towards Allonsfield
Field, Campsea Ashe Looking towards the church.
Field, Campsea Ashe
Looking towards the church.
Interior of St John the Baptist's Church The 14th-century nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1792 and further restored in 1869.  The chancel arch and ceiling date from the 19th-century restoration.  The communion table of 1936 was designed by the noted Suffolk ecclesiologist Henry Munro Cautley.  The east window showing Christ in majesty <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012442">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (3)</a> is the work of Powell & Sons in 1912 as a memorial to William and Alice Lowther.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/campsea.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/campsea.html">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>
Interior of St John the Baptist's Church
The 14th-century nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1792 and further restored in 1869. The chancel arch and ceiling date from the 19th-century restoration. The communion table of 1936 was designed by the noted Suffolk ecclesiologist Henry Munro Cautley. The east window showing Christ in majesty TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (3) is the work of Powell & Sons in 1912 as a memorial to William and Alice Lowther. LinkExternal link
Faith and Hope - two theological virtues Pre-Raphaelite stained glass of 1882 in St John the Baptist's Church, designed by Sir Henry Holiday for Powell Brothers as a memorial to John George Sheppard.  Faith is represented by the Cross, and Hope by an anchor.  In the vine-leaf panels above, doves symbolising the Holy Spirit are seen ascending at the left and descending on the right.  For a general view of the window see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012477">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (5)</a>.
Faith and Hope - two theological virtues
Pre-Raphaelite stained glass of 1882 in St John the Baptist's Church, designed by Sir Henry Holiday for Powell Brothers as a memorial to John George Sheppard. Faith is represented by the Cross, and Hope by an anchor. In the vine-leaf panels above, doves symbolising the Holy Spirit are seen ascending at the left and descending on the right. For a general view of the window see TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (5).
Pelican in her Piety Stained glass of 1880 in St John the Baptist's Church; detail of a memorial window to Egidia, 5th Baroness Rendlesham.  The companion left-hand panel shows the Agnus Dei.  For the whole window see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012430">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (1)</a>.
Pelican in her Piety
Stained glass of 1880 in St John the Baptist's Church; detail of a memorial window to Egidia, 5th Baroness Rendlesham. The companion left-hand panel shows the Agnus Dei. For the whole window see TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (1).
Footpath Footpath looking east near to Campsea Ashe, Suffolk.
Footpath
Footpath looking east near to Campsea Ashe, Suffolk.
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe Church Cut Mark Campsey Ashe St John the Baptist Church SE angle, SE face.
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe Church
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe St John the Baptist Church SE angle, SE face.
Marlesford Mill
Marlesford Mill
The old railway station at Marlesford Thanks to Adrian Pye for identifying the building. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4409748" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4409748">Link</a>
The old railway station at Marlesford
Thanks to Adrian Pye for identifying the building. Link
Old van outside Marlesford Mill I am guessing the van is from about the 1930s, meaning by law the number plate must be no more recent than that. This one is about 1989 for no known reason.
Old van outside Marlesford Mill
I am guessing the van is from about the 1930s, meaning by law the number plate must be no more recent than that. This one is about 1989 for no known reason.
Campsea Ashe War Memorial Campsea Ashe War Memorial for the Great War bears 17 names. Their details and those from WW2 can be seen here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_War_Memorial.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_War_Memorial.pdf">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>
Campsea Ashe War Memorial
Campsea Ashe War Memorial for the Great War bears 17 names. Their details and those from WW2 can be seen here: LinkExternal link
Campsea Ashe War Memorial The Campsea Ashe War Memorial for WW2 has six names but an additional name was appended on a small tablet for William Newman who died of wounds in 1951.
Details of the village's First and Second World War losses can be seen here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_War_Memorial.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_War_Memorial.pdf">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>
Campsea Ashe War Memorial
The Campsea Ashe War Memorial for WW2 has six names but an additional name was appended on a small tablet for William Newman who died of wounds in 1951. Details of the village's First and Second World War losses can be seen here: LinkExternal link
Valley of the River Ore, downstream of Marlesford, from the railway
Valley of the River Ore, downstream of Marlesford, from the railway
Field north of the railway, near Campsea Ashe
Field north of the railway, near Campsea Ashe
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Campsey Ash is located at Grid Ref: TM3255 (Lat: 52.150614, Lng: 1.404315)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

What 3 Words

///weeds.media.hardening. Near Wickham Market, Suffolk

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Campsea Ashe
Alt Name: Campsey Ash
Place: village
Wikidata: Q1878048
Wikipedia: en:Campsea Ashe
Lat/Long: 52.1506217/1.401827
Bus Stop
Wickham Market Rail Station
Naptan AtcoCode: 390060273
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Wickham Market Rail Station
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Railway Station
Naptan NaptanCode: sufgpdjd
Naptan Street: Ash Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.151327/1.3984386
Bus Stop
Wickham Market Rail Station
Naptan AtcoCode: 390060274
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Wickham Market Rail Station
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Railway Station
Naptan NaptanCode: sufgpdjg
Naptan Street: Ash Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1512018/1.3980368
Turning Loop
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 09:30
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IP13 6256
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.1512311/1.3980854
Wickham Market
Public Transport: stop_position
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1511806/1.3988939
Wickham Market
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100WCKHMMR
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/wcm/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: WCM
Wikidata: Q3043489
Wikipedia: en:Wickham Market railway station
Lat/Long: 52.1510336/1.3986272
Parking
Lat/Long: 52.1508213/1.397038
Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Lat/Long: 52.1510902/1.3984713
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.151147/1.3983258
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 52.153783/1.4025119
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