Carlton Colville

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Carlton Colville

Houses in Residential Area of Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk This grid square is mainly residential. Most of the housing was built in batches on estates of various ages. The photo shows a typical three bedroom house built in the early 1960s in a chalet bungalow style. — Houses in Residential Area of Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk Credit: Pete Chapman

Carlton Colville is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles southwest of the coastal town of Lowestoft and covers an area of around 7 square miles. The parish is bordered by the North Sea to the east, Oulton Broad to the north, and the A146 road to the west.

Historically, Carlton Colville was a rural village, but it has experienced significant growth and development in recent years, becoming a popular residential area. The population of the parish is estimated to be around 9,000 people, and it continues to attract new residents due to its proximity to both Lowestoft and the picturesque Suffolk countryside.

Despite its growth, Carlton Colville has managed to maintain a strong sense of community. The parish has a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and recreational facilities, making it an attractive place for families. The local Carlton Marshes nature reserve offers opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking and birdwatching.

The area also has a rich history, with several historic buildings and landmarks. The Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, dating back to the 13th century, is a notable architectural feature. Additionally, Carlton Colville is home to the East Anglia Transport Museum, which showcases vintage vehicles and provides a glimpse into the region's transport heritage.

Overall, Carlton Colville is a vibrant civil parish that combines modern amenities with a strong sense of community spirit and a rich historical heritage.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.472324/1.677521 or Grid Reference TM4992. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses in Residential Area of Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk This grid square is mainly residential. Most of the housing was built in batches on estates of various ages. The photo shows a typical three bedroom house built in the early 1960s in a chalet bungalow style.

Houses in Residential Area of Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk

This grid square is mainly residential. Most of the housing was built in batches on estates of various ages. The photo shows a typical three bedroom house built in the early 1960s in a chalet bungalow style.

Level Crossing, Oulton Marshes, Near Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk The Norwich to Lowestoft railway line passes over Oulton Marshes. This level crossing enables a bridleway between St Michael&#039;s Church, Oulton and Oulton Dyke to cross the line.

Level Crossing, Oulton Marshes, Near Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk

The Norwich to Lowestoft railway line passes over Oulton Marshes. This level crossing enables a bridleway between St Michael's Church, Oulton and Oulton Dyke to cross the line.

North bank of Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk View of the N side of the Broad taken from Nicholas Everitt Park (S Side)

North bank of Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk

View of the N side of the Broad taken from Nicholas Everitt Park (S Side)

Residential housing estate, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk Conrad Close is part of an estate of 1960s houses, a mixture of semi-detached bungalows and two storey houses. View taken looking SE towards the rising winter sun.

Residential housing estate, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Conrad Close is part of an estate of 1960s houses, a mixture of semi-detached bungalows and two storey houses. View taken looking SE towards the rising winter sun.

Sunset on Oulton Broad with cruisers A perfect evening, still and warm with cruisers coming into Oulton Broad from Oulkton Cut.

Sunset on Oulton Broad with cruisers

A perfect evening, still and warm with cruisers coming into Oulton Broad from Oulkton Cut.

Late evening on the Waveney Taken on the way back to Oulton Broad from the Waveney junction

Late evening on the Waveney

Taken on the way back to Oulton Broad from the Waveney junction

Rainbow on Oulton Broad seen from the Public Slipway A crisp November morning, waiting for the rain to stop before we launched.

Rainbow on Oulton Broad seen from the Public Slipway

A crisp November morning, waiting for the rain to stop before we launched.

Junction of Oulton Dyke and River Waveney Oulton Dyke goes straight ahead.

Junction of Oulton Dyke and River Waveney

Oulton Dyke goes straight ahead.

Oulton Dyke Looking back to the junction with the River Waveney.

Oulton Dyke

Looking back to the junction with the River Waveney.

Entrance to Oulton Broad, from Oulton Dyke

Entrance to Oulton Broad, from Oulton Dyke

Converted Brewery, Oulton Broad Now [presumably] expensive apartments.

Converted Brewery, Oulton Broad

Now [presumably] expensive apartments.

Oulton Broad This popular Broad has many different types of craft active upon it.

Oulton Broad

This popular Broad has many different types of craft active upon it.

Racing on Oulton Broad I do not recognise the class of yacht, maybe it is a &#039;local&#039; class?

Racing on Oulton Broad

I do not recognise the class of yacht, maybe it is a 'local' class?

Wild rose, Woolner's Carr At the edge of the Carlton Marsh reedbeds, and seen by peering through them, this magnificently-flowered rose bush is beside a footpath crossroads.

Wild rose, Woolner's Carr

At the edge of the Carlton Marsh reedbeds, and seen by peering through them, this magnificently-flowered rose bush is beside a footpath crossroads.

Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve A haven for dragonflies (in the right weather). A wetland Nature Reserve run by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkwildlife.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkwildlife.co.uk/">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>

Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve

A haven for dragonflies (in the right weather). A wetland Nature Reserve run by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. See Link

Beautiful gardens St Michaels Close in Bloom

Beautiful gardens

St Michaels Close in Bloom

Caldecott Road, Lowestoft Looking west along Caldecott Road near the junction with Pegasus Mews, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Caldecott Road, Lowestoft

Looking west along Caldecott Road near the junction with Pegasus Mews, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

St Michael's Church Viewed from the carpark. This church has good views across the marshes.

St Michael's Church

Viewed from the carpark. This church has good views across the marshes.

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Carlton Colville is located at Grid Ref: TM4992 (Lat: 52.472324, Lng: 1.677521)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

What 3 Words

///straws.lousy.metro. Near Lowestoft, Suffolk

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