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Flixton (The Saints Ward)

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

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Flixton (The Saints Ward)

Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58 The road was realigned into an 'Z' bend for the crossing as it was almost parallel with the planned alignment of the track. The layout of the new road has blocked access to the road on the other side and constructed a new access to Waveney Farm 120 yards further up the road.
Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58 Credit: Adrian S Pye

Flixton, also known as The Saints Ward, is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Bungay and 9 miles southwest of the city of Norwich.

The village of Flixton is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. It is bordered by the River Waveney to the east, which offers beautiful views and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The parish covers an area of around 4 square miles and has a population of approximately 600 people.

Flixton is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church features medieval architecture and is a significant cultural and historical site in the area.

In terms of amenities, Flixton has a village hall that serves as a community hub for various events and gatherings. There are also a few small businesses and shops scattered throughout the village, providing essential services to the local population.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby River Waveney is particularly popular for boating and canoeing. The village is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities by road, with easy access to the A143 and A146 highways.

Overall, Flixton is a tranquil and attractive rural parish, known for its natural beauty, historic charm, and peaceful way of life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.425984/1.404768 or Grid Reference TM3186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58 The road was realigned into an 'Z' bend for the crossing as it was almost parallel with the planned alignment of the track. The layout of the new road has blocked access to the road on the other side and constructed a new access to Waveney Farm 120 yards further up the road.
Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58
The road was realigned into an 'Z' bend for the crossing as it was almost parallel with the planned alignment of the track. The layout of the new road has blocked access to the road on the other side and constructed a new access to Waveney Farm 120 yards further up the road.
Site of the WW2 munitions siding at Earsham This was the access road and the siding ran alongside, to the left of the concrete roadway. It was here that, during WW2, a siding of about 437 yards (400 metres) was constructed north of the track for munitions and other materials to be off-loaded onto trucks for delivery to the local airfields. In the meantime many of the bombs were stored alongside roads nearby including Whitehouse and Hogg Lane and Denton Road. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7354966">TM2990 : One of the eight similar hard-standings </a> It was a dispersed USAAF bomb storage facility that had its headquarters at Earsham Hall, which was requisitioned for the purpose. Many of the roadside hard standings remain extant to this day. During the time the siding was in existence more than 200,000 tons of freight, mainly bombs were delivered by 625 special trains.
Site of the WW2 munitions siding at Earsham
This was the access road and the siding ran alongside, to the left of the concrete roadway. It was here that, during WW2, a siding of about 437 yards (400 metres) was constructed north of the track for munitions and other materials to be off-loaded onto trucks for delivery to the local airfields. In the meantime many of the bombs were stored alongside roads nearby including Whitehouse and Hogg Lane and Denton Road. TM2990 : One of the eight similar hard-standings It was a dispersed USAAF bomb storage facility that had its headquarters at Earsham Hall, which was requisitioned for the purpose. Many of the roadside hard standings remain extant to this day. During the time the siding was in existence more than 200,000 tons of freight, mainly bombs were delivered by 625 special trains.
Underpass on the site of a former level crossing The Waveney Valley line had a level crossing (#61) where this road now passes over an underpass created for the farmer to access the land on the opposite side of the road.
Underpass on the site of a former level crossing
The Waveney Valley line had a level crossing (#61) where this road now passes over an underpass created for the farmer to access the land on the opposite side of the road.
A143 Old Railway Road past the munitions siding West (right) of the road was a loop siding which was installed in 1944 for materials and munitions to be offloaded for storage and onward delivery to the American Bomb Groups at the airfields in the vicinity for final delivery to Germany. A concrete roadway <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7355018">TM3087 : Site of the WW2 munitions siding at Earsham</a> stretched the length of the siding which was about 450 yards (411 metres). The railings are the site of an underpass which was the location of the level crossing (#61) at Drakes Lane crossing.
A143 Old Railway Road past the munitions siding
West (right) of the road was a loop siding which was installed in 1944 for materials and munitions to be offloaded for storage and onward delivery to the American Bomb Groups at the airfields in the vicinity for final delivery to Germany. A concrete roadway TM3087 : Site of the WW2 munitions siding at Earsham stretched the length of the siding which was about 450 yards (411 metres). The railings are the site of an underpass which was the location of the level crossing (#61) at Drakes Lane crossing.
Underpass, the site of a former level crossing #63 The road alignment has been much altered but this was the site of the Five Acre Lane crossing. There is no sign of a gatekeepers cottage so it was the train crew who would have operated the gates. The gates were removed in 1954 while trains still ran on the line. The old lane is now a footpath which follows the follows the same route as far as Pheasant's Walk.
Underpass, the site of a former level crossing #63
The road alignment has been much altered but this was the site of the Five Acre Lane crossing. There is no sign of a gatekeepers cottage so it was the train crew who would have operated the gates. The gates were removed in 1954 while trains still ran on the line. The old lane is now a footpath which follows the follows the same route as far as Pheasant's Walk.
The deep cutting at Buck Hills Plantation This was the deepest cutting on the line as it passed by the plantation. It was about 200 yards long, gradually petering out at each end.
The deep cutting at Buck Hills Plantation
This was the deepest cutting on the line as it passed by the plantation. It was about 200 yards long, gradually petering out at each end.
The location of the turnout into Earsham munitions siding The siding a turnout from the down-line was installed early in 1944 for offloading and further distribution of bombs and other munitions and materials to local airfields. In it's short history it received 625 special trains delivering 21,000 wagons, carrying a total of 200,000 tons of bombs and other freight. After unloading bombs were stored at various specified "dumps" beside local roads and in cleared woodland before distribution. see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1899246">TM3089 : Concrete platform</a> Contemporary maps show it as a siding and not a loop as it is sometimes referred to. I leave the question open for positive confirmation.
The location of the turnout into Earsham munitions siding
The siding a turnout from the down-line was installed early in 1944 for offloading and further distribution of bombs and other munitions and materials to local airfields. In it's short history it received 625 special trains delivering 21,000 wagons, carrying a total of 200,000 tons of bombs and other freight. After unloading bombs were stored at various specified "dumps" beside local roads and in cleared woodland before distribution. see TM3089 : Concrete platform Contemporary maps show it as a siding and not a loop as it is sometimes referred to. I leave the question open for positive confirmation.
Straw bales by Earsham Park Farm
Straw bales by Earsham Park Farm
Straw bales The track depicted here formed part of the sidings constructed for the Earsham Forward Ammunition Depot > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Earsham-Forward-Ammunition-Depot--AAF-Station-545" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Earsham-Forward-Ammunition-Depot--AAF-Station-545">Link</a> during WW2.
Straw bales
The track depicted here formed part of the sidings constructed for the Earsham Forward Ammunition Depot > Link during WW2.
Track beside the A143 road The track formed part of the sidings constructed for the Earsham Forward Ammunition Depot > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Earsham-Forward-Ammunition-Depot--AAF-Station-545" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Earsham-Forward-Ammunition-Depot--AAF-Station-545">Link</a> during WW2.
Track beside the A143 road
The track formed part of the sidings constructed for the Earsham Forward Ammunition Depot > Link during WW2.
Track beside the A143 road The track depicted here formed part of the sidings constructed for the Earsham Forward Ammunition Depot > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Earsham-Forward-Ammunition-Depot--AAF-Station-545" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Earsham-Forward-Ammunition-Depot--AAF-Station-545">Link</a> during WW2.
Track beside the A143 road
The track depicted here formed part of the sidings constructed for the Earsham Forward Ammunition Depot > Link during WW2.
River Farm, Earsham River Farm is the former home of the late Naturalist Philip Wayre, who was founder of The Otter Trust. There are a string of interconnected ponds between the farmhouse and the River Waveney, which were largely manmade and some formerly used as Otter pens.
River Farm, Earsham
River Farm is the former home of the late Naturalist Philip Wayre, who was founder of The Otter Trust. There are a string of interconnected ponds between the farmhouse and the River Waveney, which were largely manmade and some formerly used as Otter pens.
Earsham Wetland Centre The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing: in the centre can be seen two new gateposts, with a new gate laying between them. In the background is the Norfolk bank of the River Waveney, with Suffolk in the beyond that on the other side of the river. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre
The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing: in the centre can be seen two new gateposts, with a new gate laying between them. In the background is the Norfolk bank of the River Waveney, with Suffolk in the beyond that on the other side of the river. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing. This photograph shows one of the scrapes, which were excavated to encourage wading birds and waterfowl. Some of the birds in this photograph have been introduced here and are permanent residents. Beyond the scrape is the Norfolk bank of the River Waveney. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre
The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing. This photograph shows one of the scrapes, which were excavated to encourage wading birds and waterfowl. Some of the birds in this photograph have been introduced here and are permanent residents. Beyond the scrape is the Norfolk bank of the River Waveney. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing. This photograph shows one of the scrapes, which were excavated to encourage wading birds and waterfowl. Some of the birds in this photograph have been introduced here and are permanent residents. The scrape has two islands and the island shown here is the only one of the two shown on the 1:25,000 scale map. Beyond the scrape is the Norfolk bank of the River Waveney. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre
The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing. This photograph shows one of the scrapes, which were excavated to encourage wading birds and waterfowl. Some of the birds in this photograph have been introduced here and are permanent residents. The scrape has two islands and the island shown here is the only one of the two shown on the 1:25,000 scale map. Beyond the scrape is the Norfolk bank of the River Waveney. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing. This photograph shows the three resident rescue Fallow Deer grazing: these deer are named Twiggy, Ella, and Susie. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
Earsham Wetland Centre
The Earsham Wetland Centre is a new venture being created on land that is owned by The Otter Trust and was originally created from farmland as a centre for that organization. At the time this photograph was taken the site was being prepared for opening, work which includes constructing new fencing. This photograph shows the three resident rescue Fallow Deer grazing: these deer are named Twiggy, Ella, and Susie. This photograph was taken from River Farm, with permission of the owner.
St Mary's Church, Flixton
St Mary's Church, Flixton
Nave of St Mary's Church, Flixton
Nave of St Mary's Church, Flixton
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Flixton (The Saints Ward) is located at Grid Ref: TM3186 (Lat: 52.425984, Lng: 1.404768)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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