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Chelsworth
Chelsworth — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chelsworth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 145 people. Address: IP5. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.0950°, 0.8900°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Chelsworth is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district, in the county of Suffolk, England. It lies on the B1115 road, 10 miles in either direction from Sudbury and Stowmarket. The parish also contains the hamlet of Chelsworth Common. In 2011 the parish had a population of 206. Built on the north bank of the River Brett, the entire village is classified as a conservation area, and contains numerous listed buildings. The Saxons called the area Ceorleswyrthe. Recorded in Domesday as "Cerleswrda". Also be listed historically as Cheilesworth.
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Background
History
Chelsworth has been settled for at least 1,000 years, as there are documents recording that King Edgar gave the village to Queen Æthelflæd in 962. An old church stood in the village as far back as a 926 as mentioned in a charter to King Edgar, and a Domesday church was first recorded in 1086. All Saints', the present church building in the west of the village, is mainly 14th and 15th century and is completely cement rendered. It has an entrance through someone’s front garden, so many churches must have been like this, but they have all had their access rerouted along driveways. The manor anciently belonged to the Howards, and afterwards to the family of De Vere. In 1737 it became, by…
Visiting
The Peacock Inn, which has been in existence over 400 years, is on the B1115 in the centre of the village and up to 1976 was the village shop as well. The famous ‘Chelsworth Open Gardens Day’ has been held on the last Sunday in June for nearly 50 years.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0950, 0.8900
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Chelsworth
- Postcode
- IP5
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Population
- 145
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1069159 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chelsworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Church, Chelsworth - geograph.org.uk - 724591.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chelsworth is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 145. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 145
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
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Things to see in Chelsworth
5 attractions within 12 km.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · East of England
Middle House The Old Manor
Middle House The Old Manor — manor house in Chelsworth, Babergh, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Grange
The Grange — Grade II* listed house in Chelsworth, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge N of Bridge Farm
Bridge N of Bridge Farm — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Chelsworth Village Sign
Chelsworth Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Grange
The Grange — Grade II* listed house in Chelsworth, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Chelsworth Village Sign
Chelsworth Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge N of Bridge Farm
Bridge N of Bridge Farm — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · East of England
Middle House The Old Manor
Middle House The Old Manor — manor house in Chelsworth, Babergh, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 7📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn
The Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Where to eat & stay near Chelsworth
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
White Horse Inn Camp Site
White Horse Inn Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
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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.
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn
The Swan Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 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.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
124 and 126, High Street
124 and 126, High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelsworth?
- Chelsworth is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP5), in the parish of Chelsworth.
- What is Chelsworth?
- Chelsworth — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
- How do I get to Chelsworth?
- Drivers can use postcode IP5.
- Is Chelsworth free to visit?
- Yes, Chelsworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelsworth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP5. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.