Combs

Civil Parish in Suffolk Mid Suffolk

England

Combs

Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Wheelwright's workshop
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Wheelwright's workshop Credit: Michael Garlick

Combs is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southwest of the town of Stowmarket, Combs covers an area of around 4 square miles. The parish is primarily rural in nature, characterized by rolling hills, farmlands, and scattered residential properties.

The village of Combs itself is small and picturesque, with a population of around 400 people. It boasts a tranquil atmosphere and a strong sense of community. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages, historic buildings, and well-preserved architecture. The local St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century, is a prominent feature and a significant historical landmark.

Combs is well-connected to neighboring towns and villages via road networks, with the A14 highway passing nearby, providing easy access to Ipswich, Cambridge, and other major cities. The village also benefits from a railway station in nearby Stowmarket, offering regular services to London and other destinations.

Residents of Combs enjoy a range of amenities and services, including a primary school, a village hall, a local pub, and a post office. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

In conclusion, Combs is a picturesque civil parish in Suffolk, offering a rural lifestyle, a strong community spirit, and easy access to nearby towns and amenities. It is a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting in the heart of the English countryside.

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Combs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.169892/0.9752 or Grid Reference TM0356. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Wheelwright's workshop
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Wheelwright's workshop
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Brickmaking
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Brickmaking
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Ropemaking
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Ropemaking
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Tractor, Hindustani and Balance ploughs
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Tractor, Hindustani and Balance ploughs
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Lawnmower display
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Lawnmower display
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Clock mechanism from Stowmarket Parish Church Made in 1620.
Stowmarket, Food Museum Boby building: Clock mechanism from Stowmarket Parish Church
Made in 1620.
Stowmarket, Food Museum Mortlock building: Traction engine detail
Stowmarket, Food Museum Mortlock building: Traction engine detail
Stowmarket, Food Museum: The Sheep Pens
Stowmarket, Food Museum: The Sheep Pens
Stowmarket, Food Museum: The Sheep Pens
Stowmarket, Food Museum: The Sheep Pens
Stowmarket, Food Museum: Vane sculpture
Stowmarket, Food Museum: Vane sculpture
The Magpie On the cross roads in Combs Ford. Typically in Suffolk Pink. Had a nice pint of Adnam's inside!
The Magpie
On the cross roads in Combs Ford. Typically in Suffolk Pink. Had a nice pint of Adnam's inside!
The Barber's in Combs Ford Ironic that the sign pointing to Combs is opposite Mick's Barber Shop. Good job their isn't a village called Brush or Scissors nearby for the complete set!
The Barber's in Combs Ford
Ironic that the sign pointing to Combs is opposite Mick's Barber Shop. Good job their isn't a village called Brush or Scissors nearby for the complete set!
St Mary's Church, Combs in 1968 Looking over Church Road towards the church.
St Mary's Church, Combs in 1968
Looking over Church Road towards the church.
Two pubs, Combs Ford The Magpie (left) and the Gladstone Arms (centre)
Two pubs, Combs Ford
The Magpie (left) and the Gladstone Arms (centre)
Discussion time Earnest conversation around a portable engine at The Museum of East Anglian Life.
Discussion time
Earnest conversation around a portable engine at The Museum of East Anglian Life.
Combs village sign (detail) The arch with the octagonal timber lantern astride the roof can be seen at Model Farm. In the lower section sheep can be seen grazing amongst the trees. Although Combs wasn’t one of the great wool parishes, sheep certainly played their part in the village’s past.  Each side of the name is a small image, on the left, a tractor and on the right a sheaf of harvested corn confirming that the parish has an agricultural heritage. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4291617" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4291617">Link</a>
Combs village sign (detail)
The arch with the octagonal timber lantern astride the roof can be seen at Model Farm. In the lower section sheep can be seen grazing amongst the trees. Although Combs wasn’t one of the great wool parishes, sheep certainly played their part in the village’s past. Each side of the name is a small image, on the left, a tractor and on the right a sheaf of harvested corn confirming that the parish has an agricultural heritage. Link
Combs village sign The arch with the octagonal timber lantern astride the roof can be seen at Model Farm. In the lower section sheep can be seen grazing amongst the trees. Although Combs wasn’t one of the great wool parishes, sheep certainly played their part in the village’s past.  Each side of the name is a small image, on the left, a tractor and on the right a sheaf of harvested corn confirming that the parish has an agricultural heritage.
 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4291616" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4291616">Link</a>
Combs village sign
The arch with the octagonal timber lantern astride the roof can be seen at Model Farm. In the lower section sheep can be seen grazing amongst the trees. Although Combs wasn’t one of the great wool parishes, sheep certainly played their part in the village’s past. Each side of the name is a small image, on the left, a tractor and on the right a sheaf of harvested corn confirming that the parish has an agricultural heritage. Link
Collapsed wall at Valley Farm
Collapsed wall at Valley Farm
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Combs is located at Grid Ref: TM0356 (Lat: 52.169892, Lng: 0.9752)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Mid Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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