Kersey, Medieval village in Suffolk, England
The main street of Kersey features timber-framed houses from the 12th to 15th centuries, with a ford crossing through the center.
During medieval times, Kersey developed into a textile production center, creating a specific woolen cloth that became known as Kersey cloth.
St Mary's Church, dating from the 12th century, stands prominently on Church Hill and remains the central religious structure of the village.
The village maintains a primary school, The Bell Inn pub with a beer garden, and multiple marked walking paths through the surrounding countryside.
A stream called The Splash crosses the main street, requiring vehicles to drive through water when passing through the village center.
Location: Babergh
GPS coordinates: 52.05000,0.91700
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:53
Suffolk encompasses a notable array of sites that reflect the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to World War II. The Norman fortresses of Framlingham and Eye, built in the 12th century, sit alongside Tudor residences like Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, while religious buildings such as St. Edmundsbury Cathedral and Leiston Abbey illustrate the region's medieval architecture. Local museums highlight lesser-known parts of history: Bawdsey Radar Museum documents military research that shaped British defense systems, and the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum preserves memories of aerial operations from 1943 to 1945. The Suffolk coast offers a variety of natural and heritage landscapes. Dunwich Heath features heathlands and beaches suitable for birdwatching, whereas sites like Pin Mill and Landguard Fort recall the maritime and defensive roles of this coast facing the North Sea. John Constable’s paintings have immortalized places like Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, shaping the visual identity of this English landscape. Estates such as Ickworth House in Bury St Edmunds and Easton Farm complete this panorama, revealing Georgian lifestyles and traditional agricultural practices of the county.
St Mary's Church, Kersey
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Groton Wood
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Church of St Peter
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Church of St Bartholomew
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Pitches Mount
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Kersey Mill
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The Bell Inn
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1-4 Ancient Houses (north)
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Row View
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View Leys
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Bellevue And Tenement Adjoining Bellevue On The South (Owned By P S Ryde)
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