Westleton
| Westleton | ||
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Shire county | ||
| Region | ||
| Country | England | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
| Post town | Saxmundham | |
| Postcode district | IP17 | |
| UK Parliament | ||
Westleton is a village and
Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve is 0.5 miles (1 km) north east of the village. The heath is crossed by a minor road from Westleton to the coastal village of
The fourteenth-century village church of St Peter in Westleton was built by monks from Sibton Abbey near Saxmundham. The church has twice seen the collapse of its tower: in 1776 under the strain of hurricane winds; and during World War II, when the smaller wooden replacement had to be demolished following bomb damage.[2][3] It is a grade II* listed building.[4]
Westleton retains some other basic services, helped by its proximity to the coast and Minsmere. These include a post office, two bookshops, a garage and two pubs, the White Horse and The Crown. The latter is a historic
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Suffolk, William White, Robert Leader, Sheffield, 1855
- ^ "Westleton church". Westleton. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "ST PETER'S CHURCH (1283793)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Welcome to Westleton Parish Council's website, Westleton Parish Council. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
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