Corton

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Corton

Beach south of Corton
Beach south of Corton Credit: Stephen McKay

Corton is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated on the eastern coast of the country, it lies approximately 3 miles north of the town of Lowestoft. The parish covers an area of about 3 square miles and has a population of around 1,500 people.

Corton is known for its scenic beauty, with stunning views of the North Sea and the Suffolk countryside. The village itself is a mix of traditional and modern architecture. It has a small but vibrant community, with a primary school, a village hall, and a handful of shops and local businesses.

The parish is also home to Corton Wood, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

Corton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic and Roman periods. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has since played a role in various historical events.

The area is well-connected, with good transportation links to nearby towns and cities. The coastal location also makes Corton a popular destination for tourists, with several holiday parks and resorts offering accommodation and entertainment options.

Overall, Corton is a charming and picturesque civil parish in Suffolk, offering a mix of natural beauty, historical significance, and modern amenities.

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Corton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.517191/1.736579 or Grid Reference TM5397. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach south of Corton
Beach south of Corton
Water Treatment Works
Water Treatment Works
St Bartholomews Church, Corton
St Bartholomews Church, Corton
Telephone Box on Blundeston Road
Telephone Box on Blundeston Road
Crossroads Oulton Road - Blundeston Road
Crossroads Oulton Road - Blundeston Road
Corton Long Lane B1385 - Suffolk
Corton Long Lane B1385 - Suffolk
Approaching junction Blundeston Road - A12
Approaching junction Blundeston Road - A12
Farm buildings on field
Farm buildings on field
Gunton Hall A Beautiful Holiday Place
Gunton Hall
A Beautiful Holiday Place
Looking south on the A12 Looking south along the A12 towards the roundabout at Rackham's Corner north of Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Looking south on the A12
Looking south along the A12 towards the roundabout at Rackham's Corner north of Lowestoft, Suffolk.
The Street Corton Looking north along The Street Corton Suffolk.
The Street Corton
Looking north along The Street Corton Suffolk.
Market Lane Looking east along Market Lane from the edge of the village of Blundeston Suffolk.
Market Lane
Looking east along Market Lane from the edge of the village of Blundeston Suffolk.
Defence against the erosion Sea defence and eroding cliffs at Corton Suffolk.
Defence against the erosion
Sea defence and eroding cliffs at Corton Suffolk.
End of the path This path near to Corton ends abruptly because of cliff erosion see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/678497" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/678497">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/678504" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/678504">Link</a>
End of the path
This path near to Corton ends abruptly because of cliff erosion see Link and Link
Coastal erosion Eroding cliffs and Cliff path Corton Suffolk.
Coastal erosion
Eroding cliffs and Cliff path Corton Suffolk.
St Bartholomews St Bartholomews Church Corton Suffolk for more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/corton.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/corton.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>
St Bartholomews
St Bartholomews Church Corton Suffolk for more info see LinkExternal link
St Bartholomews St Bartholomews Church Corton Suffolk for more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/corton.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/corton.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>
St Bartholomews
St Bartholomews Church Corton Suffolk for more info see LinkExternal link
St Bartholomews St Bartholomews Church Corton Suffolk for more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/corton.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/corton.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>
St Bartholomews
St Bartholomews Church Corton Suffolk for more info see LinkExternal link
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Corton is located at Grid Ref: TM5397 (Lat: 52.517191, Lng: 1.736579)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.517191,1.736579
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.516919/1.7428161
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.5160568/1.7408391
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.5167933/1.7408943
Bus Stop
Corton, Coast Road opp Church Corner
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.5210568/1.7395871
Bus Stop
Corton, Coast Road adj. Church Corner
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.5211677/1.739834
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.5210182/1.7397205
Corton
Place: village
Source: NLS - OS 1:25k 1st Series 1937-61
Lat/Long: 52.5149874/1.7420286
Colour: red and white
Marker: aerial
Material: plastic
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.5208045/1.7373272
Colour: yellow
Marker: post
Material: plastic
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.5207909/1.7373372
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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