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Swilland
Swilland — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Swilland is located in Suffolk, with the nearest railway station being Westerfield, which is 5.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Swilland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 163 people. Address: IP6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.1311°, 1.1965°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Swilland is a village and civil parish, in the East Suffolk district, in the English county of Suffolk. It is north of the large town of Ipswich. Swilland has a church called St Mary's Church and a pub called The Moon & Mushroom Inn which has been awarded Suffolk Pub of The Year on two occasions by the Evening Star. Swilland shares a parish council with Witnesham called "Swilland and Witnesham Grouped Parish Council".
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Background
History
Swilland takes its name from Old English with the meaning of "Pig land", this is broken down into two parts with "swīn" meaning a swine and "land" standing for land or and estate. Swilland is recorded in the Domesday Book as being a medium-sized village located in the Hundred of Claydon, made up of 13 households, consisting of 6 villagers, 6 smallholders and 1 slave. It is recorded that in 1066 the livestock of Swilland consisted of 60 sheep which increased to 1 cob, 8 cattle, 19 pigs and 100 sheep by 1086. In the 1870s, Swilland was described as: In 1901 the population was 190, and the parish covered 956 acres. The parish formed part of the hundred of Bosmere-and-Claydon.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1311, 1.1965
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Swilland
- Postcode
- IP6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Population
- 163
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1024014 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swilland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Swilland - geograph.org.uk - 934820.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Swilland Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Swilland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Swilland Manor
Manor houses · 0.6 km
Ashbocking Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Brooke House Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
Witnesham
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Otley The Mount
Castles · 2.1 km
The Mount, Otley
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Bonds Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Witnesham Hall
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Swilland is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 163. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 163
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Things to see in Swilland
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Swilland →
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Brooke House Nature Reserve
Brooke House Nature Reserve — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Otley Hall
Otley Hall — Grade I listed building in Suffolk Coastal, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swilland War Memorial
Swilland War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-09-25.
📷 3Museums · East of England
493rd Bomb Group Museum
493rd Bomb Group Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Swilland Manor
Swilland Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Bonds Manor
Bonds Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Otley Village Sign
Otley Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Swilland Village Sign
Swilland Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ashbocking Village Sign
Ashbocking Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Debach Village Sign
Debach Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Clopton Village Sign
Clopton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
The Mount, Otley
The Mount, Otley — a literary house museum in england east.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Swilland Village Sign
Swilland Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swilland War Memorial
Swilland War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-09-25.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Swilland Manor
Swilland Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ashbocking Village Sign
Ashbocking Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Brooke House Nature Reserve
Brooke House Nature Reserve — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Swilland
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL
Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL — a campsite in england east.
📷 5
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
Limes Hotel
Limes Hotel — a hotel in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Greyhound, Gosbeck
The Greyhound, Gosbeck in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Suffolk Punch
The Suffolk Punch in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Castle Public House
Castle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
New Bell Public House
New Bell Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swilland?
- Swilland is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP6), in the parish of Swilland.
- What is Swilland?
- Swilland — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
- How do I get to Swilland?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP6.
- Is Swilland a protected site?
- Yes — Swilland is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swilland free to visit?
- Yes, Swilland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swilland?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP6.