Moulton, Suffolk
| Moulton | |
|---|---|
 Moulton, Church of St Peter | |
  Moulton Location within Suffolk | |
| Area | 12.92 km2 (4.99 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,033 (2011)[1] |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TL699643 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWMARKET |
| Postcode district | CB8 |
| Dialling code | 01638 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Moulton is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England, located close to the town of Newmarket. It pre-dates the 1086 Domesday book and, in 2005, it was estimated to have a population of 1090.[2] 1,033 people were recorded at the 2011 census.[1]
The village is older than the now larger town of Newmarket and includes a 15th-century packhorse bridge spanning the River Kennett. This is one of two such bridges in Suffolk, with the other being located in the neighbouring village Kentford. The bridge is a grade II* listed structure [3]
Moulton also has a fine church, St. Peter's, with an early 14th-century tower topped by a gilded weather vane in the shape of a large pike by blacksmith Charles Poulter.[4] Restored in 1851, it is a grade I listed building.[5]
John Gower connection
[edit]In August 1382 John Gower purchased the manors of Feltwell in Norfolk and Multon in Suffolk. They were then granted to Thomas Blakelake, parson of St. Nicholas, Feltwell, and others, at a rent of forty pounds annually for his life.[6]: xvi
Notable residents
[edit]People
[edit]Horses
[edit]Facilities
[edit]- Park
- Football pitch
- Playground
- Moulton Pavilion
Public House
[edit]- The Packhorse Inn
References
[edit]- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Moulton Parish (E04009154)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk Archived 2008-12-19 at the Wayback Machine Suffolk County Council
- ^ Historic England. "PACK HORSE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KENNET (1037678)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ St Peter's church Retrieved 26 August 2011
- ^ Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST PETER (1037681)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ G.C. Macaulay (ed.). "Introduction, Life of Gower". The Complete Works of John Gower, Vol 4 The Latin Works (PDF). p. vii-xxx.
External links
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Media related to Moulton, Suffolk at Wikimedia Commons- Moulton Village Website
- History Moulton Packhorse Bridge: English Heritage
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