Towns & cities · East of England
Acton
Acton — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Acton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,800 people. Address: CO10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0707°, 0.7610°.
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Official information
Acton is a rural parish in Babergh District, featuring a village and the hamlet of Newmans Green. The area is known for its historical significance, including several listed buildings and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as its natural landscapes and wildlife reserves.
From the Wikipedia article
Acton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk. The parish also includes the hamlets of Cuckoo Tye and Newman's Green. It is located three miles North East of Sudbury.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book of 1086 records the population of Acton in 1086 to be 83 households along with 50 acres for farming, wood for 40 pigs, 1 mill, 11 horses at hall, 31 cattle, 160 pigs, 423 sheep, and 7 beehives. The land was held by Ranulf Peverel; before the Norman Conquest, the village was held by Siward Barn. It was located in Babergh Hundred. All Saints is the local church. Five bells are hung in the tower for change ringing with the heaviest weighing 8cwt-1qr-4lb (928 lb), and the oldest dating from 1659 cast by Miles Graye III. The tower is affiliated to the Suffolk Guild of Ringers.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0707, 0.7610
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Acton
- Postcode
- CO10
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Population
- 1,800
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.babergh.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q261791 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Acton, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints church, Acton, Suffolk - geograph.org.uk - 151409.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Acton is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,800. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,800
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Acton
2 attractions within 12 km.
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Acton Village Sign
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Where to eat & stay near Acton
Places to stay
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The Crown Inn
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The Swan Hotel
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📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acton?
- Acton is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10), in the parish of Acton.
- What is Acton?
- Acton — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Acton?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10.
- Is Acton free to visit?
- Yes, Acton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Acton?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10.