Bardwell, Suffolk
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| Bardwell | ||
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Shire county | ||
| Region | ||
| Country | England | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
| Post town | BURY ST. EDMUNDS | |
| Postcode district | IP31 | |
| Dialling code | 01359 | |
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Bardwell is a village and
Location
Bardwell is located about ten miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds between the villages of Ixworth, Stanton and Honington.
History
The
Until the 20th century there were two working mills in Bardwell, a watermill and a windmill. The watermill has been converted into a house whilst the windmill which is a tower mill, built in 1829 was in the process of restoration to a working mill again which has recently been completed.
Church
Bardwell has many old buildings including its
There are eight bells that hang the church of St Peter and Paul, contrary the pub name of the six bells in the village, with the largest weighing 11cwt – 2qr – 27lb.[2] The oldest bell, being the 7th, was cast in 1713 by Thomas Newman.[2] They were restored and two new bells added in 2009 by Hayward Mills.[3]
Bardwell Church St. Peter and Paul was built by Sir William Bardwell.
Amenities
Amenities within the village of Bardwell include a
Notable residents
- Henry Addison VC
- John Cavell
- Richard FitzLewis
- Sir Bassingbourne Gawdy
- Kenneth Carlisle
- Frank Heilgers
References
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ a b Dove's Guide, Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ Suffolk Guild of Ringers, Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- ^ "Home". bardwell.suffolk.sch.uk.
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