Chillesford

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Chillesford

Chillesford is a small village located in the eastern county of Suffolk, England. Situated amidst the beautiful countryside, it is part of the Suffolk Coastal district and lies approximately 4 miles southeast of the market town of Wickham Market.

With a population of around 200 residents, Chillesford is a tranquil and picturesque village that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of larger towns. The village is characterized by its charming cottages, quaint houses, and verdant landscapes.

One of the notable features of Chillesford is its proximity to the River Ore, which flows just to the east of the village. This river is a prominent waterway in Suffolk, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.

Chillesford also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the prehistoric period. The village is home to several historical landmarks, including the medieval Church of St. Peter, which is believed to have been built in the 13th century.

While Chillesford is primarily a residential area, it is conveniently located near larger towns and cities. The nearby town of Wickham Market offers various amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, ensuring that residents have easy access to essential services.

Overall, Chillesford offers a serene and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quiet countryside lifestyle while still being within reach of urban amenities.

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Chillesford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.11665/1.48429 or Grid Reference TM3852. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Smoky House

Dave King

St Peter's Church

The low sun of a winter afternoon brings out the warm colour of the unbuttressed tower, one of only two in England built of coralline crag - the other is at nearby Wantisden in TM3653. The fossiliferous crag, quarried in the pit just north of the church, was laid down in narrow beds when Britain was still joined to the European continent and Chillesford lay on a tributary of the Rhine. Link

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Interior of St Peter's Church

The very narrow chancel arch, originally Norman but altered in the 15th century and again by Victorian restorers, is flanked by curious cusped openings and boards with the Lord's Prayer, Creed and Commandments, and surmounted by the miniature royal arms of Victoria in plaster. The modern east window Link is the most striking feature of the chancel, with the matching altar frontal by Isobel Clover beneath. Link

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Christ in Majesty

The modern east window of St Peter's Church was designed in 1990 by Surinder Warboys of Mellis to replace its predecessor by Charles Alexander Gibbs dating from 1865, described by Pevsner as "terrible" and destroyed (apparently by a deranged axeman) in 1987. Some of the tracery from the old window was however reused in the north side of the nave.

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It is I - be not afraid

19th-century stained glass in the west window of St Peter's Church, showing Christ calming the tempest. "AMDG et in memoriam Charles Grayson Pickthall, Ellen Louisa Pickthall".

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Butley Mills next to Minor Road

Butley river runs behind the Mill.

James Emmans

Chillesford - B1084 Main Road through Village

James Emmans

On the Suffolk Coast Path - track through Tunstall Forest

Colin Park

Sandlings Walk north of Chillesford

The long-distance path here heads into Tunstall Forest, passing between mature broad-leaf trees that contrast with the commercial conifers that spread to the right of this viewpoint.

Christopher Hilton