Freckenham

Civil Parish in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Freckenham

Fordham Road at the end of Chippenham Road Credit: David Howard

Freckenham is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 7 miles northeast of Newmarket and 14 miles west of Bury St Edmunds, the village is surrounded by scenic countryside and boasts a tranquil and picturesque setting.

With a population of around 300 residents, Freckenham is a small and close-knit community. The village is characterized by its charming thatched cottages, historic buildings, and quaint village green. The centerpiece of the village is the 12th-century Church of St Andrew, a beautiful structure with a rich history and architectural significance.

Freckenham offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village hall serves as a hub for community activities and events, hosting various clubs and societies, as well as social gatherings.

The parish is also known for its agricultural heritage, with farming being an integral part of the local economy. The surrounding landscape is dotted with farmlands and fields, contributing to the village's rural charm.

Despite its small size, Freckenham is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A14 road runs nearby, providing easy access to major transportation routes. Additionally, the village is served by several bus routes, allowing residents to travel to neighboring towns for work or leisure.

Overall, Freckenham is a peaceful and idyllic village, offering a tranquil countryside lifestyle while still being within reach of essential amenities and nearby urban centers.

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Freckenham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.325906/0.452846 or Grid Reference TL6772. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fordham Road at the end of Chippenham Road

David Howard

The Meadows, Worlington

The road is divided down the middle in two grid squares

David Howard

Freckenham Road, Worlington

I think the widespread NO posters were something to do with a solar farm or a rail link, those were the two issues across the area.

David Howard

Freckenham Road, Worlington

David Howard

Freckenham: on the footpath from the church

The sun is low in the sky early on a bright January afternoon.

John Sutton

Freckenham: Church Lane

Early on a bright January afternoon.

John Sutton

Freckenham: St Andrew

"Over-restored or rather rebuilt (by [G E] Street, 1867). W tower rebuilt 1884. Two-light Perp windows used as a kind of dormer" (Nikolaus Pevsner). A plane from Mildenhall or Lakenheath, nearby US air bases, shows above the nave.

John Sutton

Freckenham: west of the churchyard

A bright afternoon at the end of January.

John Sutton

Freckenham church and war memorial

"E window of three stepped lancet lights under one arch, shafted inside, ie c 1300 [in style]" (Nikolaus Pevsner). In the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe thought the church "ruined by Victorians". The majority of the rebuilding was by G E Street in 1867. The War Memorial lists seventeen who died in The Great War and two from the Second World War.

John Sutton

Freckenham: The Street

On the left, lost in the deep shadows of a bright January afternoon, are the silhouette of a soldier and a steel bench - supplied by David Ogilvie Engineering of Kilmarnock - commemorating the centenary of the end of The Great War. (Other Ogilvie benches: TL2352 : Gamlingay: War Memorial Bench, TL4762 : Milton: war memorial and benches and TL4765 : Landbeach: War Memorial benches and bin.)

John Sutton

Freckenham: houses on The Street

These houses are opposite The Golden Boar public house on the main street through the village. The thatched house has the date 1646 on its modern chimney. It is called Forget-me-not Cottage and has - ho, ho - an elephant on the roof ridge....

John Sutton