Mid Suffolk
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Mid Suffolk from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Mid Suffolk's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
The Four Horseshoes Public House
Thornham Magna
The Four Horseshoes Public House is a timber-framed building from the mid-15th century, originally a house, now a pub, notable for its historical architecture and structural evolution.
Shrubland Hall
Barham
Shrubland Hall, an Italianate-style building, features expansive gardens designed by Charles Barry.
Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and …
Eye
Eye Castle includes the motte, the eastern part of the inner bailey, the standing remains of stone structures built along the northern edge of the inner bailey (also Grade I listed), and the...
Helmingham Hall
Helmingham
Helmingham Hall is a historic site evolving since the 16th century, showcasing gardens, oak-lined drives, moated enclosures, and deer parks crafted over centuries by the Tollemache family.
Baylham Watermill and Mill House
Baylham
Baylham Watermill and Mill House, a 16th-century timber-framed structure with later 19th-century additions, features original milling machinery and remains a key historical site on the River...
Abbot's Hall
Stowmarket
The pleasure grounds of an early C18 house, including ornamental canal, walled garden, lawns and structural planting. Read the official list entry to find out more.
St Edmund's Monument
Hoxne
A commemorative memorial in the form of a cross, erected in the mid-C19 marking the site, according to legend, where Edmund, King of East Anglia, subsequently St Edmund the Martyr, Patron...
Church of St Augustine
Harleston
The Church of St. Augustine is a medieval parish church, featuring a nave and chancel with historical elements dating back to the 11th century, and a notable early 14th-century rood screen.
Church of St Mary
Yaxley
The Church of St Mary in Yaxley was restored in the 19th century, featuring an impressive 15th-century north porch adorned with detailed carvings, reflecting its rich historical...
Eye War Memorial
Eye
War memorial. Erected, following the First World War, in 1921 by the builders Messrs G Maile and son. A further inscription was added after the Second World War.
Gislingham War Memorial
Gislingham
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Wortham War Memorial
Wortham
A First World War memorial unveiled in 1921, with additions made after the Second World War. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Church of St John
Elmswell
The Church of St John is a medieval parish church renovated in the 19th century with significant architectural features from the 14th and 15th centuries, including notable aisles and a...
Church of All Saints
Stradbroke
The Church of All Saints features a fine 15th-century tower, medieval origins with significant 19th-century restorations, including nave, chancel, aisles, and a distinctive font.
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Wortham
The Church of St. Mary, featuring a 12th-century tower, holds cultural significance with its Norman architecture and historical connections to St. Edmund’s Bury.
Ancient House
Debenham
Ancient House, a 16th-century structure, features 18th-century windows, historic doorways, original brickwork, and intricate internal designs, reflecting its rich architectural history.
Church of St Peter
Baylham
St. Peter's Church features medieval construction with significant 19th-century alterations and notable monuments, including the Acton family and intricate carvings.
Church of St Mary
Rickinghall Inferior
The Church of St. Mary features a 12th-century tower and 13th to 14th-century nave with 15th-century alterations, highlighting its historical architectural importance.
Redlingfield Nunnery and fish ponds
Redlingfield
The earthworks and buried remains of the medieval nunnery and associated fish ponds. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Church of St Mary
Syleham
The Church of St Mary is a medieval parish church with a round tower, 12th-century origins, and significant 15th-century architectural elements, featuring a C19 restored interior.
Wingfield Castle
Wingfield
Wingfield Castle, a late 14th-century fortified manor built for Michael de la Pole, includes a moat, curtain wall, and historic gatehouse with intricate features.
Church of St Andrew
Wingfield
The Church of St Andrew, rebuilt in the mid 14th to early 15th century, holds significant historical monuments and architectural features tied to Sir John de Wingfield.
Church of St Mary
Little Finborough
The Church of St Mary features medieval architecture, C14 windows, and C16 remodelling. Noteworthy for its 1856 restoration, including refurbishments and an original 1767 coat of arms.
Gedding Hall With Bridge Attached to South Side of Gatehouse
Gedding
Gedding Hall is a 16th-century moated manor partly rebuilt in 1897 with notable gatehouse features, including crowstepped gables, splayed bays, and a wooden bridge.
Church of St Mary
Gedding
The Church of St Mary, a medieval parish church, features 11th/12th-century nave walls, 14th-century windows, and a 15th-century tower.
Church of St Peter
Felsham
St Peter's Church in Felsham is a medieval parish church restored in 1872. Notable features include its 14th-century architecture, striking north porch, and distinctive font design.
Post Mill 120M North of Mill Cottage
Drinkstone
The mid to late 16th-century Post Mill in Drinkstone is potentially the oldest in the country, featuring unique historical elements and surviving largely unchanged since the 17th century.
Church of All Saints
Stuston
The Church of All Saints features a 12th or 13th-century tower and a mostly 19th-century chancel, with architectural elements spanning several centuries, including Gothic and polychrome...
Church of St Mary
Bacton
The Church of St Mary, mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries, features a richly adorned nave with a hammerbeam roof, historical inscriptions, and notable architectural details.
Church of St. Peter
Palgrave
The Church of St. Peter showcases a blend of architectural periods, with significant restoration done in 1861.
Church of St Mary
Burgate
The Church of St. Mary, built in the mid 14th century and restored in the 19th century, features a west tower, a 14th-century font, and a 1927 war memorial.
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Stonham Aspal
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a medieval parish church in Stonham Aspal, featuring significant 14th and 15th-century architecture, including a distinct tower and historical...
Church of St Mary
Gislingham
The Church of St Mary in Gislingham features a 14th-century chancel, a late 15th-century nave and north porch, and a 17th-century rebuilt tower.
Church of St Margaret
Westhorpe
The Church of St. Margaret in Westhorpe, featuring 14th to 17th-century architecture, houses notable monuments to local figures such as M. Barrow and W.
Yew Tree House and Amberley
Finningham
Yew Tree House and Amberley are 16th-century timber-framed dwellings, notable for historical alterations including 17th and 18th-century extensions, decorative pargetting, and elaborate...
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Thornham Magna
A 14th-century parish church restored in 1851 features a tall tower, a vestry, intricate carvings, and monuments to historical figures like Lord Henniker.
Mid Suffolk through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Mid Suffolk changes over time.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
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Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
We don't have an image for any of these list entries yet
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Mid Suffolk
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Norton
Crawley Hall Farmhouse, Norton, 1950
Norton
Crawley Hall Farmhouse, Norton, 1950
Cranley
Cranley Manor, Cranley, 1948
Eye
Cranley Manor, Eye, 1953
Bramford
Edward Packard and Co Chemical Works, Bramford, 1921
Bramford
Fison Packard & Prentice Works, Bramford, 1932
Stowmarket
Silk works under construction, Stowmarket, 1928
Stowmarket
Cedars Malt Products Factory (Munton & Fison Ltd), Stowmarket, 1948
Tannington
Braiseworth Hall, Tannington, 1950
Tannington
Braiseworth Hall, Tannington, 1950
Mid Suffolk in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Mid Suffolk's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A night time scene showing the front elevation of Mockbeggars Hall, illuminated in the moonlight
John Gay Collection: Counties
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1964
A double stove and a church font, probably at St Mary's Church, Coddenham
John Laing Collection
Suffolk
Date created: 25 Sep 1970
A Bentley car parked near the site of the Stowmarket pipeline contract, possibly in the works depot at Rattlesden Airport
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1900 - 1930
EXTERIOR FACADE OF REDGRAVE HALL IN SUFFOLK
Charles George Harper Collection
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1892 - 1933
The tomb of Reverend Anthony Wingfield in the churchyard of St Mary's Church
John Gay Collection: Counties
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1964
View through a vestry or organ chamber doorway to a church window, probably at St Mary's Church, Coddenham
John Laing Collection
Suffolk
Date created: 25 Sep 1970
A view of pipe laying equipment at work during the installation of Stowmarket pipeline
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1900 - 1930
EXTERIOR ENTRANCE FRONT
John Gay Collection: Counties
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk
Date created: 1964
View through a vestry or organ chamber doorway to a church window, probably at St Mary's Church, Coddenham
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Mid Suffolk.
A Brief Introduction to Semi-Detached Housing
Mentions Weaver House and Number 2
Semi-detached housing is the most prevalent type of housing in England today, making up one third of the housing stock.
5 Chilling Tales From Churches in England
Mentions Church of St Mary
Uncover spooky stories of dark magic and local legends at five of England’s most atmospheric churches.
10 Spectacular Sites to Visit in Suffolk
Mentions Helmingham Hall
Home to the most easterly point in England, Lowestoft Ness in Suffolk is the first place in the country to see the solstice sun rise each summer on...
Malt Kilns and Malthouses
Mentions Old Malthouse
A new book tells the important story of how maltings evolved in England and looks at their future use.
Historic Parks and Gardens Protected Thanks to the Suffolk's Unforgettable Garden Story Project
Mentions Abbot's Hall, Crows Hall, Crows Hall (Including Bridge Over Moat and Walling Lining Inner Side of Moat to West and South)
An exciting project to celebrate and protect historic Suffolk parks, gardens and landscapes is celebrating its successful completion.
11 Remarkable Historic Pubs Given Protection
Mentions The King's Head (also known as The Low House)
A project to save rare historic pub interiors sees 11 remarkable pubs being newly listed, having their listing upgraded or list entry updated.
War Memorials Listed Ahead of Armistice Day
Mentions Wortham War Memorial
First World War memorials in England have been listed ahead of Armistice Day. Many of them also commemorate those lost during the Second World War.
Government Pilot Scheme Helps Protect 396 Listed Places of Worship
Mentions Church of St Mary
A £1.8 million scheme funded by the DCMS and run by Historic England, has helped 396 listed places of worship during its two-year period.
Heritage at Risk 2018
Mentions Drinkstone Smock Mill (
Historic England unveils latest chapter in the fight to save important heritage in 20th year of the national Register.
Places With Queer Histories Listed to Mark 50th Anniversary of the Partial Decriminalisation of Homosexuality
Mentions Chapel House
The two new listings come ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967.
Mid Suffolk's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
The Guildhall, Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This former market hall was built in the 17th century on the site of a market cross.
The Guildhall, Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk
Stow Lodge Hospital, Union Road, Onehouse, Suffolk
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This was built in 1781 as a Union Workhouse (a workhouse under control of several parishes) under the Gilbert Act (1782).
Stow Lodge Hospital, Union Road, Onehouse, Suffolk
Schools Gateway, Long Green, Wortham, Suffolk
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This building was constructed in 1870 and was previously a Victorian Reading room.
Schools Gateway, Long Green, Wortham, Suffolk
Old Guildhall, The Street, Laxfield, Suffolk
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
This is a pretty timber-framed Tudor building. Constructed in 1520, this building has had to be restored more than once. The last time was in 1965.
Old Guildhall, The Street, Laxfield, Suffolk
Needham Market High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This building was constructed in the mid 17th century as a free school under the terms of the Will of Sir Francis Theobald.
Needham Market High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk
Kerrison Memorial, Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This is a monument to Lieutenant-general Sir Edward Kerrison.
Kerrison Memorial, Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk
Horse Engine House, Old Newton with Dagworth, Suffolk
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This mid-19th century structure is a rare example in Suffolk of a horse-gin house. It was constructed by the tenant farmer Thomas Woodward.
Horse Engine House, Old Newton with Dagworth, Suffolk
High Street, Coddenham, Suffolk
Period: 1960s (1960 - 1969)
Timber framed buildings in High Street, Coddenham, with the post office in the foreground, after rain
High Street, Coddenham, Suffolk
Visit grant-aided places near you
These places and buildings have been helped by Historic England's financial grants. Find historic places in your neighbourhood that you never knew existed! Please note that opening times may vary.
Drinkstone Post Mill, Drinkstone
Likely the oldest surviving post mill in England, dating from the 16th to the early 17th century.
Eye Town Hall, 1 Broad Street
A Grade II* building with an irregular plan, featuring red and gault brick alternating courses, uncut flint panels, and decorative flintwork, making...
