Carlton

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Carlton

High Street, Saxmundham Looking north west towards the railway bridge.
High Street, Saxmundham Credit: Trevor Harris

Carlton is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles north of the county town, Ipswich, and lies within the East Suffolk district. The village is nestled amidst the rural beauty of the Suffolk countryside, surrounded by rolling farmland and picturesque landscapes.

With a population of around 500 residents, Carlton is a close-knit community where a sense of unity and camaraderie is palpable. The village exudes a charming and tranquil atmosphere, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The local architecture is predominantly traditional, featuring quaint cottages, historic farmhouses, and an ancient church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Carlton boasts a few amenities to serve its residents. These include a village hall, which acts as a community hub for various social activities and events, a primary school providing education to the local children, and a pub that serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Surrounded by abundant green spaces, Carlton offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. The village is crisscrossed by footpaths and bridleways, making it an excellent destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. The nearby River Deben also provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

Overall, Carlton, Suffolk, is a delightful rural village where residents and visitors alike can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and the warmth of a close community.

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Carlton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.228942/1.485175 or Grid Reference TM3864. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

High Street, Saxmundham Looking north west towards the railway bridge.
High Street, Saxmundham
Looking north west towards the railway bridge.
In Carlton Meres Holiday Park
In Carlton Meres Holiday Park
Bridge over the River Fromus at Kelsale In the distance is the Old Post Office, a closer look at it and the signs on the wall, can be seen here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6940928">TM3864 : "Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising</a>
The river - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6940934">TM3864 : The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale</a>
Bridge over the River Fromus at Kelsale
In the distance is the Old Post Office, a closer look at it and the signs on the wall, can be seen here TM3864 : "Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising The river - TM3864 : The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale
"Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising And of course "Cadbury's Cocoa - Absolutely Pure Therefore Best"
"Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising
And of course "Cadbury's Cocoa - Absolutely Pure Therefore Best"
The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale The river at this point is contained within concrete and brick and is no more than a drainage channel but after heavy rain is completely different as can be seen in Christopher Hilton's photograph taken in November 2020. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6676851" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6676851">Link</a>
The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale
The river at this point is contained within concrete and brick and is no more than a drainage channel but after heavy rain is completely different as can be seen in Christopher Hilton's photograph taken in November 2020. Link
Cottages in Saxmundham
Cottages in Saxmundham
Colourful Shed at Park Gate Farm A brightly painted but derelict looking shed by an electricity pole at the farm entrance.
Colourful Shed at Park Gate Farm
A brightly painted but derelict looking shed by an electricity pole at the farm entrance.
Daffodils by the A12 Making the place look cheerful.
Daffodils by the A12
Making the place look cheerful.
Primroses in the Churchyard A carpet of spring flowers outside St Mary's Church.
Primroses in the Churchyard
A carpet of spring flowers outside St Mary's Church.
St Mary's Parish Churchyard
St Mary's Parish Churchyard
Footpath to Tiggins Lane A short footpath between two roads.
Footpath to Tiggins Lane
A short footpath between two roads.
Trailer and Logpile The lane here is a casualty of realignment of the A12 round Saxmundham. Formerly a through road, it now stops just behind me.
Trailer and Logpile
The lane here is a casualty of realignment of the A12 round Saxmundham. Formerly a through road, it now stops just behind me.
Road to nowhere much Formerly a through road, the lane here no longer goes anywhere since the A12 was  built across its route.
Road to nowhere much
Formerly a through road, the lane here no longer goes anywhere since the A12 was built across its route.
Fields, Barns and Woods A view at Carlton Green Farm.
Fields, Barns and Woods
A view at Carlton Green Farm.
Farmland and Two Heaps Fields at Carlton Green.
Farmland and Two Heaps
Fields at Carlton Green.
Cyclists Dismount A few metres of cycleway making a straight crossing for bikes over the A12 avoiding the slightly staggered crossing for other vehicles.
Cyclists Dismount
A few metres of cycleway making a straight crossing for bikes over the A12 avoiding the slightly staggered crossing for other vehicles.
Daffodils down the drive Spring flowers on the road to Hill Farm.
Daffodils down the drive
Spring flowers on the road to Hill Farm.
Slight problem on the footpath A bit of dead wood from the hedge has fallen onto the path.
Slight problem on the footpath
A bit of dead wood from the hedge has fallen onto the path.
Show me another place!

Carlton is located at Grid Ref: TM3864 (Lat: 52.228942, Lng: 1.485175)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.228942,1.485175
Carlton
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2500976
Wikipedia: en:Carlton, Suffolk
Lat/Long: 52.2272886/1.4916743
Bus Stop
Post Office
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Naptan Street: Carlton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2275629/1.4851536
Post Office
Naptan AtcoCode: 390060245
Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Post Office
Naptan NaptanCode: sufgpatd
Naptan Street: Carlton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2275659/1.4851404
Post Box
Ref: IP17 4645
Lat/Long: 52.2272611/1.4859508
Pub
Poachers Pocket
Addr Postcode: IP17 2QS
Addr Street: Rosemary Lane
Fhrs Id: 660276
Source: survey
Source Addr: FSA Food Hygiene Ratings Database
Lat/Long: 52.229241/1.4824597
Flowers For Special Occasions
Phone: +44 1728 602020
Shop: florist
Website: https://www.specialoccasionflowers.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.227371/1.485355
Tony's Carpentry Services
Craft: carpenter
Phone: +44 7470 802045
Lat/Long: 52.2272625/1.4855856
Suffolk Smokehouse
Phone: +44 1728 768263
Shop: deli
Website: https://www.suffolksmokehouse.net/
Lat/Long: 52.2279624/1.4832843
Mill Farm
Phone: +44 7837 689036
Tourism: camp_site
Lat/Long: 52.2295823/1.4826835
Tower Plants
Shop: garden_centre
Lat/Long: 52.2297433/1.4854462
Crossing
Lat/Long: 52.2291383/1.4785874
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 52.2293273/1.4785206
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 52.2289492/1.4786745
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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