Clare

Civil Parish in Suffolk St Edmundsbury

England

Clare

Sugar Beet in Essex The footpath from Clare has just crossed the River Stour out of Suffolk into a field in Essex which is planted with sugar beet this year. — Sugar Beet in Essex Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Clare is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated on the banks of the River Stour, it is a small but historic town that dates back to the Roman era. The town has a population of around 1,700 residents.

Clare is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming architecture. The town is dotted with timber-framed houses, many of which date back to the medieval period. The most notable landmark in Clare is the Clare Priory, a former Augustinian priory that now serves as a Roman Catholic religious house. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in England.

The town also boasts a variety of amenities and attractions. There are several local shops, pubs, and restaurants that cater to both residents and tourists. Clare Country Park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering scenic walking trails and picnic areas. The park also features the remains of Clare Castle, a Norman motte and bailey castle that offers visitors a glimpse into the town's rich history.

In addition to its historical significance, Clare is also a vibrant community with a strong sense of local pride. The town hosts annual events and festivals, including the Clare Priory Craft Fair and the Clare Christmas Fair. The residents actively participate in community initiatives, preserving the town's heritage and promoting a sense of belonging.

Overall, Clare is a hidden gem in Suffolk, offering visitors a delightful blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

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Clare Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.079998/0.572785 or Grid Reference TL7645. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sugar Beet in Essex The footpath from Clare has just crossed the River Stour out of Suffolk into a field in Essex which is planted with sugar beet this year.

Sugar Beet in Essex

The footpath from Clare has just crossed the River Stour out of Suffolk into a field in Essex which is planted with sugar beet this year.

Des Blenkinsopp

Bridleway to Rats Castle Rats Castle is a house about 1km down a track which leaves Hickford Hill just here. An old public bridleway signpost made out of reinforced concrete points the way.

Bridleway to Rats Castle

Rats Castle is a house about 1km down a track which leaves Hickford Hill just here. An old public bridleway signpost made out of reinforced concrete points the way.

Des Blenkinsopp

The Causeway The road is called Causeway and here&#039;s why.
A low lying bit of road beside the River Stour.

The Causeway

The road is called Causeway and here's why. A low lying bit of road beside the River Stour.

Des Blenkinsopp

Bridleway, Hickford Hill A broad fieldside track through arable farmland.

Bridleway, Hickford Hill

A broad fieldside track through arable farmland.

Des Blenkinsopp

Can't see the Stour The River Stour is in amongst all the weeds in the foreground, but there&#039;s not a lot of water in it just now and you can&#039;t really see it from the path.
Clare Hill Farm just visible in the trees mid picture.

Can't see the Stour

The River Stour is in amongst all the weeds in the foreground, but there's not a lot of water in it just now and you can't really see it from the path. Clare Hill Farm just visible in the trees mid picture.

Des Blenkinsopp

Farmland & Cables A large open field dotted with hazards to stop tractor drivers dozing off.

Farmland & Cables

A large open field dotted with hazards to stop tractor drivers dozing off.

Des Blenkinsopp

Clare in the Valley The town of Clare is down there among the trees. A view from the Stour Valley Path.

Clare in the Valley

The town of Clare is down there among the trees. A view from the Stour Valley Path.

Des Blenkinsopp

Farmland by Clare Road A difficult square to photograph, with a short stretch of road as the only access, with woodland and a deep ditch on one side and an embankment on the other.
A rather dull bit of field is my contribution for TL7647.

Farmland by Clare Road

A difficult square to photograph, with a short stretch of road as the only access, with woodland and a deep ditch on one side and an embankment on the other. A rather dull bit of field is my contribution for TL7647.

Des Blenkinsopp

Houses on Clare Road The map calls this Poslingford Corner.

Houses on Clare Road

The map calls this Poslingford Corner.

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The Clare Jug & Bottle An old off licence shop on High Street. A lot of old bottles still in the window, but I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s still in business.

The Clare Jug & Bottle

An old off licence shop on High Street. A lot of old bottles still in the window, but I don't know if it's still in business.

Des Blenkinsopp

Church Lane, Clare A short street in the old town centre with a name that needs no explanation.
The thing on top of the tower is part of the scaffolding that was around much of the church when this was taken.

Church Lane, Clare

A short street in the old town centre with a name that needs no explanation. The thing on top of the tower is part of the scaffolding that was around much of the church when this was taken.

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Nethergate House, Clare One of Clare&#039;s many ancient houses, Nethergate House dates from the early 16th century.

Nethergate House, Clare

One of Clare's many ancient houses, Nethergate House dates from the early 16th century.

Des Blenkinsopp

Flowers on the Churchyard Wall The east side of the churchyard, with houses on Callis Street.

Flowers on the Churchyard Wall

The east side of the churchyard, with houses on Callis Street.

Des Blenkinsopp

In the Priory Garden Clare Priory was shut down by Henry 8th, just like other monastic sites, but after several centuries a religious community has returned to the priory.
The community house and a new church are in a garden setting amongst and incorporating the ruins of the old Priory.

In the Priory Garden

Clare Priory was shut down by Henry 8th, just like other monastic sites, but after several centuries a religious community has returned to the priory. The community house and a new church are in a garden setting amongst and incorporating the ruins of the old Priory.

Des Blenkinsopp

Shadow on the Wall The shadow of an ironwork sign is thrown onto the decorated plaster wall of The Ancient House, a 15th century timber framed building which now houses the town museum.

Shadow on the Wall

The shadow of an ironwork sign is thrown onto the decorated plaster wall of The Ancient House, a 15th century timber framed building which now houses the town museum.

Des Blenkinsopp

Callis Street, Clare Looking north away from the town centre.

Callis Street, Clare

Looking north away from the town centre.

Des Blenkinsopp

Clare Station Clare Station like hundreds of others was shut in the 1960s, but since then it has fared better than many of those other casualties.
Still more or less intact it has been incorporated into the Clare Castle Country Park along with the remains of Clare&#039;s medieval castle and now is home to a pleasant cafe.

Clare Station

Clare Station like hundreds of others was shut in the 1960s, but since then it has fared better than many of those other casualties. Still more or less intact it has been incorporated into the Clare Castle Country Park along with the remains of Clare's medieval castle and now is home to a pleasant cafe.

Des Blenkinsopp

Clare Town Trail Clare has a long and interesting history and gets a lot of visitors. Information panels like this can be found all around the town.
In the background is part of the medieval castle.

Clare Town Trail

Clare has a long and interesting history and gets a lot of visitors. Information panels like this can be found all around the town. In the background is part of the medieval castle.

Des Blenkinsopp

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Clare is located at Grid Ref: TL7645 (Lat: 52.079998, Lng: 0.572785)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: St Edmundsbury

Police Authority: Suffolk

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