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Bangrove Wood

Free admission

Bangrove Wood — protected area in Suffolk, England.

Bangrove Wood, archaeological sites in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Thurston · 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bangrove Wood is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "protected area in Suffolk, England". Coordinates: 52.3130°, 0.8300°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bangrove Wood, Ixworth SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bangrove Wood is an 18.6-hectare (46-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Ixworth in Suffolk, England. This is ancient coppice with standards on clay soil with diverse herb flora. The most common trees are ash, field maple and hazel, with many oak standards. Flora include early purple orchid, wood anemone and pale wood violet. The site is private land with no public access.

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Coordinates
52.3130, 0.8300
County
Suffolk
District
West Suffolk
Parish
Bardwell
Postcode
IP31 1AU
Parliamentary constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Nearest railway station
Thurston7.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bangrove Wood?
Bangrove Wood is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 1AU), in the parish of Bardwell.
Is Bangrove Wood a listed building?
Bangrove Wood is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
Is Bangrove Wood a protected site?
Yes — Bangrove Wood is part of the Bangrove Wood, Ixworth SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Bangrove Wood?
The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 1AU.