Lawshall

Civil Parish in Suffolk Babergh

England

Lawshall

Church of All Saints, Lawshall A largely fifteenth century church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036594" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036594">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>
Church of All Saints, Lawshall Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Lawshall is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately four miles southwest of the town of Bury St Edmunds. The parish covers an area of around 13 square kilometers and has a population of around 800 residents.

The village of Lawshall is known for its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. The area is characterized by rolling hills, quaint cottages, and charming traditional English architecture. The parish is predominantly residential, with a mix of period properties and modern homes.

Lawshall is home to a number of amenities and facilities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a church. The village hall serves as a community hub, hosting various events and activities throughout the year. The primary school provides education for local children aged 4 to 11.

The village also has a pub, The Swan Inn, which dates back to the 16th century and offers a warm and friendly atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Lawshall is well-connected to neighboring towns and villages via road networks, making it easily accessible to commuters and visitors. The nearby town of Bury St Edmunds offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Lawshall is a charming and peaceful rural parish, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors to enjoy.

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Church of All Saints, Lawshall A largely fifteenth century church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036594" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036594">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>
Church of All Saints, Lawshall
A largely fifteenth century church LinkExternal link
Grass field near Lawshall
Grass field near Lawshall
Isolated tree near Makin's Farm
Isolated tree near Makin's Farm
Shimpling Road, heading towards Lawshall
Shimpling Road, heading towards Lawshall
Footpath to Shimpling Street from Shimpling Road
Footpath to Shimpling Street from Shimpling Road
Part of Shimpling Road in Lawshall
Part of Shimpling Road in Lawshall
The approach to Hanningfields Farm
The approach to Hanningfields Farm
The village sign at Lawshall
The village sign at Lawshall
Road junction in Lawshall This junction is actually a crossroads.  The road to the right is Melford Road with Bury Road off to the left.  Straight ahead is Lambs Lane and opposite is Golden Lane.
Road junction in Lawshall
This junction is actually a crossroads. The road to the right is Melford Road with Bury Road off to the left. Straight ahead is Lambs Lane and opposite is Golden Lane.
Donkey Lane, between Lawshall and Stanningfield
Donkey Lane, between Lawshall and Stanningfield
Open Fields Open fields near to Brockley, Suffolk.
Open Fields
Open fields near to Brockley, Suffolk.
Memorial To Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag WWII memorial to crashed Mustang pilot Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag at side of a country road near to Lawshall, Suffolk. For more info on this young airman see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.aircrewremembered.com/van-mesdag-johannes.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.aircrewremembered.com/van-mesdag-johannes.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> and for overall view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2595650" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2595650">Link</a>
Memorial To Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag
WWII memorial to crashed Mustang pilot Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag at side of a country road near to Lawshall, Suffolk. For more info on this young airman see LinkExternal link and for overall view see Link
Airman's Memorial WWII memorial to crashed Mustang pilot Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag at side of a country road near to Lawshall, Suffolk. For more info on this young airman see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.aircrewremembered.com/van-mesdag-johannes.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.aircrewremembered.com/van-mesdag-johannes.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> and for close up view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2595635" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2595635">Link</a>
Airman's Memorial
WWII memorial to crashed Mustang pilot Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag at side of a country road near to Lawshall, Suffolk. For more info on this young airman see LinkExternal link and for close up view see Link
At Work Farmer and his tractor at work near to Stanningfield, Suffolk.
At Work
Farmer and his tractor at work near to Stanningfield, Suffolk.
Farming Farming activity near to Stanningfield, Suffolk.
Farming
Farming activity near to Stanningfield, Suffolk.
St.Edmunds Way The long distance footpath St.Edmunds Way on the left and Saxes Grove in the neighbouring square near to Lawshall, Suffolk.
St.Edmunds Way
The long distance footpath St.Edmunds Way on the left and Saxes Grove in the neighbouring square near to Lawshall, Suffolk.
Footbridge Footbridge near to Lawshall, Suffolk.
Footbridge
Footbridge near to Lawshall, Suffolk.
Fields Fields near to Lawshall, Suffolk.
Fields
Fields near to Lawshall, Suffolk.
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Lawshall is located at Grid Ref: TL8654 (Lat: 52.155975, Lng: 0.725848)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Babergh

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.155975,0.725848
Lawshall
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Bus Stop
Swanfield
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Bus Stop
Swanfield
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Bus Stop
Primary School
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Bus Stop
Primary School
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Power: pole
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Public Bookcase
Phonebox Book Swap Shop
Booth: K6
Colour: red
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Post Box
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The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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