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Ramsholt

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Ramsholt

Towards Falkenham A view from a boat on the Deben estuary on a fine August morning. The church (in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TM2939">TM2939</a>) is dedicated to St Ethelbert.
Towards Falkenham Credit: John Sutton

Ramsholt is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Deben, approximately 8 miles southeast of the town of Woodbridge. The area is known for its picturesque surroundings and tranquil atmosphere.

Ramsholt is a small village with a population of around 200 people. The village primarily consists of residential properties, some of which date back several centuries. The architecture in Ramsholt reflects its rural character, with many traditional cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape.

The main attraction in Ramsholt is its stunning riverside location. The River Deben offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. The village also has a small marina, providing mooring facilities for boats. The riverfront is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Ramsholt is surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of farmland, woodlands, and marshes, providing ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby Ramsholt Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its rich biodiversity.

In terms of amenities, Ramsholt has a small pub and a village hall, which serves as a community hub for various events and activities. The village is well-connected to the wider region, with good road links to nearby towns and villages.

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Ramsholt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.022227/1.370506 or Grid Reference TM3141. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Towards Falkenham A view from a boat on the Deben estuary on a fine August morning. The church (in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TM2939">TM2939</a>) is dedicated to St Ethelbert.
Towards Falkenham
A view from a boat on the Deben estuary on a fine August morning. The church (in TM2939) is dedicated to St Ethelbert.
Ramsholt, Suffolk A tiny hamlet of just a few houses. Compare with this shot taken 11 years previously <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/72629">TM3141 : Ramsholt, Suffolk</a>, not much has changed. The largest building is the old school, which was in use until 1927: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3018053">TM3141 : The Old School, Ramsholt</a>
Ramsholt, Suffolk
A tiny hamlet of just a few houses. Compare with this shot taken 11 years previously TM3141 : Ramsholt, Suffolk, not much has changed. The largest building is the old school, which was in use until 1927: TM3141 : The Old School, Ramsholt
On the Deben estuary near Ramsholt A picture taken from a boat sailing upstream towards Waldringfield. Two walkers are on the riverside footpath. All Saints' Church is on the skyline - "Above the Deben estuary. Round, or rather oval, Norman W tower with original archway into the nave. The tower was buttressed later, which gives it an odd outline" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
On the Deben estuary near Ramsholt
A picture taken from a boat sailing upstream towards Waldringfield. Two walkers are on the riverside footpath. All Saints' Church is on the skyline - "Above the Deben estuary. Round, or rather oval, Norman W tower with original archway into the nave. The tower was buttressed later, which gives it an odd outline" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
The Ramsholt Arms A popular pub-restaurant on the Deben estuary, photographed from a boat heading upstream on a sunny August afternoon.
The Ramsholt Arms
A popular pub-restaurant on the Deben estuary, photographed from a boat heading upstream on a sunny August afternoon.
Near Ramsholt Dock Looking towards the quay and The Ramsholt Arms from the water on a lovely August afternoon. The blue boat, PZ.61 "Maid Marion", is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.adls.org.uk/t1/content/maid-marion-1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.adls.org.uk/t1/content/maid-marion-1">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> .
Near Ramsholt Dock
Looking towards the quay and The Ramsholt Arms from the water on a lovely August afternoon. The blue boat, PZ.61 "Maid Marion", is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try LinkExternal link .
Passing The Ramsholt Arms Taken from a boat cruising down the Deben estuary on a sunny August morning.
Passing The Ramsholt Arms
Taken from a boat cruising down the Deben estuary on a sunny August morning.
Minor Road And Heath Cottage Looking east along minor road with Heath Cottage near to Alderton, Suffolk.
Minor Road And Heath Cottage
Looking east along minor road with Heath Cottage near to Alderton, Suffolk.
Ramsholt Dock and a war veteran Boats, the popular Ramsholt Arms and the isolated church (half a mile away) are the reasons for visiting Ramsholt Dock. PZ.61 "Maid Marion" is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.adls.org.uk/t1/content/maid-marion-1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.adls.org.uk/t1/content/maid-marion-1">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> .
Ramsholt Dock and a war veteran
Boats, the popular Ramsholt Arms and the isolated church (half a mile away) are the reasons for visiting Ramsholt Dock. PZ.61 "Maid Marion" is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try LinkExternal link .
Towards Ramsholt Church The Grade II* listed round-towered All Saints' church is about a quarter of a mile from the riverside, and in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TM3042">TM3042</a>. Two women and a dog (on the right) were taking the riverside footpath as our boat passed.
Towards Ramsholt Church
The Grade II* listed round-towered All Saints' church is about a quarter of a mile from the riverside, and in TM3042. Two women and a dog (on the right) were taking the riverside footpath as our boat passed.
Ramsholt Arms, Ramsholt A very popular stop-off for ramblers and boaters. In 1943 a B17 Flying Fortress crash landed in the River Deben just behind the camera. A memorial recording the event and in memory of the eight crew who were killed can be seen here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5914883" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5914883">Link</a>
Ramsholt Arms, Ramsholt
A very popular stop-off for ramblers and boaters. In 1943 a B17 Flying Fortress crash landed in the River Deben just behind the camera. A memorial recording the event and in memory of the eight crew who were killed can be seen here. Link
B17 aircrew and crash memorial at the Ramsholt Arms The B-17 43-38568 (Little Davey II) took off from the 493rd Bomb Group’s airfield at Debach at 9.15am heading for Nuremberg. Almost immediately after take-off No 3 engine caught fire. The pilot 1st Lt. Frederick E Stindt feathered the prop and extinguished the fire, but the engine fire quickly re-established and the right wing also began to burn. His best hope was to ditch the plane in shallow water in the River Deben. He managed to follow the River Deben searching for somewhere suitable which turned out to be a point almost opposite the quay at Ramsholt or so he thought. Unfortunately the waters were deeper than he imagined and the plane immediately sank in eighteen feet of water. Only the pilot and Technical Sergeant Jewel K. Haynes the top turret gunner survived. The Ramsholt Arms. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5914873" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5914873">Link</a>
B17 aircrew and crash memorial at the Ramsholt Arms
The B-17 43-38568 (Little Davey II) took off from the 493rd Bomb Group’s airfield at Debach at 9.15am heading for Nuremberg. Almost immediately after take-off No 3 engine caught fire. The pilot 1st Lt. Frederick E Stindt feathered the prop and extinguished the fire, but the engine fire quickly re-established and the right wing also began to burn. His best hope was to ditch the plane in shallow water in the River Deben. He managed to follow the River Deben searching for somewhere suitable which turned out to be a point almost opposite the quay at Ramsholt or so he thought. Unfortunately the waters were deeper than he imagined and the plane immediately sank in eighteen feet of water. Only the pilot and Technical Sergeant Jewel K. Haynes the top turret gunner survived. The Ramsholt Arms. Link
Ramsholt Dock, River Deben Boats at anchor and a spare, well aweigh of the riverbed. The dock was very different on 20th February 1945. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5914883" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5914883">Link</a>
Ramsholt Dock, River Deben
Boats at anchor and a spare, well aweigh of the riverbed. The dock was very different on 20th February 1945. Link
Ramsholt: towards the river A reedy inlet of the Deben, seen from the path from Dock Road to Valley Farm on the cloudy morning of Boxing Day.
Ramsholt: towards the river
A reedy inlet of the Deben, seen from the path from Dock Road to Valley Farm on the cloudy morning of Boxing Day.
Ramsholt: bridle ways and The Old School House The school's heyday was before the Great War - it closed in 1927. The village has dwindled further since then.
Ramsholt: bridle ways and The Old School House
The school's heyday was before the Great War - it closed in 1927. The village has dwindled further since then.
Ramsholt: the lane to the church Standing water on the cloudy morning of Boxing Day.
Ramsholt: the lane to the church
Standing water on the cloudy morning of Boxing Day.
Ramsholt: churchyard trees Little is left of the remote village once served by this church.
Ramsholt: churchyard trees
Little is left of the remote village once served by this church.
Ramsholt: All Saints and a view to the Deben "The buttressed septaria tower is round, not elliptical: illusion of ellipse created by ancient buttresses that run up to the top" (Norman Scarfe, Shell Guide).
Ramsholt: All Saints and a view to the Deben
"The buttressed septaria tower is round, not elliptical: illusion of ellipse created by ancient buttresses that run up to the top" (Norman Scarfe, Shell Guide).
Ramsholt: All Saints from the east "The buttressed septaria tower is round, not elliptical: illusion of ellipse created by ancient buttresses that run up to the top" (Norman Scarfe, Shell Guide).
Ramsholt: All Saints from the east
"The buttressed septaria tower is round, not elliptical: illusion of ellipse created by ancient buttresses that run up to the top" (Norman Scarfe, Shell Guide).
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Ramsholt is located at Grid Ref: TM3141 (Lat: 52.022227, Lng: 1.370506)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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