Towns & cities · East of England
Brent Eleigh
Brent Eleigh — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Brent Eleigh is located in Suffolk, with the postcode CO10 9NP. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, which is 9.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Brent Eleigh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 173 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1000°, 0.8330°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brent Eleigh Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Brent Eleigh is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Located between Hadleigh and Lavenham, in 2005 it had a population of 180 reducing to 174 at the 2011 census. According to Eilert Ekwall the possible meaning of the village name is Ilega's meadow, which was burnt before 1254. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, at which time it and neighbouring Monks Eleigh had a population of 61. The male population was 83, and female population was 91 according to the 2011 census.
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Background
History
Brent Eleigh Manor was originally owned by the Illeigh/Ely family, then taken over by the Shelton family in the 13th century till the 16th/17th century. When Samuel Colman bought the manor from Robert Jermyn of Rushbrook in 1607 he established what was to be a long period of association of his family with the village. Samuel's second son, Thomas Colman was presented to the vicarage in 1625. Thamas's only son Edward Colman was born in Brent Eleigh on 17 May 1636. In the 1870s, Brent Eleigh was described as:<blockquote>The church shows Norman features, has a later English tower, and is good; and there are charities £90. A market was formerly held in the parish.</blockquote>As well as the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1000, 0.8330
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Brent Eleigh
- Postcode
- CO10 9NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Population
- 173
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q430326 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brent Eleigh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brent Eleigh - Church of St Mary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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The Cock Public House
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Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Preston St Mary
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Preston Hall
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Preston St Mary Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Preston St Mary War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Preston St Mary
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Milden Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km
Milden Castle
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Milden
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Brent Eleigh is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 173. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 173
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
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Things to see in Brent Eleigh
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85, Church Street
85, Church Street — Grade II* listed house in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Blaize House
Blaize House — house in Lavenham, Babergh, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Little Hall Lavenham
Little Hall Lavenham — house and museum in Lavenham, Babergh, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Molet House
Molet House — Grade I listed house in Babergh, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Lavenham
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Lavenham — church in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Lavenham, Babergh, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Willows
The Willows — house in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Guildhall of Corpus Christi
Guildhall of Corpus Christi — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Little Hall
Little Hall — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Abbeys & priories · East of England
Lavenham Priory
Lavenham Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Across The River To The North East Of Corner Farm
Bridge Across The River To The North East Of Corner Farm — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm
Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Lavenham Village Sign
Lavenham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Brent Eleigh Village Sign
Brent Eleigh Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
There But Not There
There But Not There — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Lavenham
Lavenham () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Babergh district, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is noted for its Guildhall, Little Hall, 15th-century church, half-timbered med
📷 5Museums · East of England
Lavenham Guildhall
Lavenham Guildhall is a timber-framed municipal building in Lavenham, Suffolk, England. It is Grade I listed.
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Cock Public House
The Cock Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
27, Prentice Street
27, Prentice Street in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Across The River To The North East Of Corner Farm
Bridge Across The River To The North East Of Corner Farm — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Brent Eleigh Village Sign
Brent Eleigh Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Cock Public House
The Cock Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm
Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Preston Hall
Preston Hall — house in Preston St Mary, Babergh, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Brent Eleigh
Places to stay
📷 7📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
White Horse Inn Camp Site
White Horse Inn Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
📷 7
📷 5B&Bs · East of England
Roundwood House
Roundwood House — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Cock Public House
The Cock Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
27, Prentice Street
27, Prentice Street in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn
The Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
43 And 45, Swan Street
43 And 45, Swan Street in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brent Eleigh?
- Brent Eleigh is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 9NP), in the parish of Brent Eleigh.
- What is Brent Eleigh?
- Brent Eleigh — village in Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Brent Eleigh?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 9NP.
- Is Brent Eleigh a protected site?
- Yes — Brent Eleigh is part of the Brent Eleigh Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Brent Eleigh free to visit?
- Yes, Brent Eleigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brent Eleigh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 9NP. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.