Nagland, 14 miles S.W. by W. from Ipswich, population 1153, occupies a low situation on the left bank of the Stour, over which there is a brick bridge, and is occasionally subject to inundation. The church is a handsome building, and there are a chapel for Independents, a National school, and a school supported by the Independents. There are some large flour-mills ; a considerable quantity of corn and flour is sent ileivn the river to be conveyed to London. There is a yearly fair. Needham-Market, population of the hamlet 1367, is about 9 miles N.W. by N. from Ipswich, on the road to Bury. The chapel is a mean building, with a wooden belfry; there are places of worship, with free schools attached, for Independents and Quakers. Theobald's Free Grammar school, founded in 1632, has an income from endowment of 571. a year, and had 46 scholars in 1354. Some corn-mills are in the vicinity. Orford, population 1045, situated on the right bank of the Alde River, is 21 miles E. by N. from Ipswich. A royal castle was here iu the time of Henry Ill., who granted a charter to the town. The town-hall is a small building. The chapel, when entire, was spacious; the nave alone is now used. The ruins of the chancel are of Norman architecture. The Independents and Primitive Methodists have placee of worship. Of the castle only the keep remains : it is a polygon of 13 sides, with walls 90 feet high, and has 3 square towers in its circuit, which overtop the rest of the building. The architecture is Norman. It serves as a landmark for mariners. On the sea-shore, near Orford Ness, are two lighthouses. The market has been discon tinued : a fair is held on June 24th. Rendleshans, population 359, is about 6 miles N.E. from Woodbridge. National schools are supported chiefly by subscription. Rendlesham House is a fine mansion a little way north from the village, said to be built on the site of a palace of Redwald, king of the East Angles. Stradloroke, population 1822, about 7 miles E. from Eye, has a fine church, with a square embattled tower; the nave is of considerable height, and the roof is groined ; the altar window is of stained glass. The Baptists have a chapel, and there are free schools. There is a market on Tuesday for corn; a cattle fair is held on the third Monday in June ; • statute fair for hiring servants on October 2nd. Petty sessions are held fortnightly. Linen-weaving, brewing, tin-plate working and gardening, are carried on. lVoolpit, population 1071, la about 8 miles E. by S. from Bury, on the road to Stowmarket and Ipswich. The church is a handsome building, partly of decorated, partly of perpendicular character. Tho Primitive Methodists have a chapel, and there is a National schooL The yearly cattle fair is one of the largest in the county. A very white brick, of remarkably good appearance, is made near the village.
The following are some of the more important villages, with the population of the respective parishes in 1851 : Barton Mills, population 612, about 10 miles N.W. by W. from "Bury St. Edmunds, on the loft bank of the river Luke. The corn mills established here employ a considerable number of persons. There are a small church, a chapel for Baptists, and National schools. Radical, population 713, about 2 miles S.W. from Saxnuandham. The church has been recently repaired, and a new chancel built. There are National and Infant schools. East Bergholt, population 1467, near the left bank of the Stour, about 7 miles S.S.E. from lied leigh, has many good houses. The church is of perpendicular archi tecture. There are chapels for Wesleyan and Primitive Methodists; and National schools, partly endowed. A fair La held on the first Monday of July. Burford, population 1102, about 6 miles E. by S. from Sudbury, is pleasantly situated in a fertile valley. The church is a commodious structure, with a tower and spire. There are an Independent chapel; a Free Grammar school, founded in 1595, which has an income from endowment of about 451. a year, and had 14 scholars in 1854; and National and Infant schools, partly endowed. Bares, population 1806, is about 7 miles S.S.E. from Sudbury, on the Stour, over which there is a bridge. The church is ancient. There are a chapel for Baptists, and National and Infant schools. Brick making and malting are carried on, and there are flour-mills in the vicinity. A station of the Eastern Union railway is at Burrs. Burgh Castle, population 344, about 4 miles W.S.W. from Yarmouth, has a small church, with a thatched roof and a round tower. There are National and Infant schools. The village is of considerable antiquity, and occupies a picturesque site. About half a mile south from the village are considerable remains of an ancient castle. addenham, population 1047, about 7 miles N. by W. from Ipswich, has an elegant gothic church, with a square tower. The Independents have a chapel, and there is a charity achooL Shoe-making and lime-burning are the principal occupations. Petty sessions are held fortnightly. Pressing. jidd, population 1492, about 10 miles E.N.E. from Eye, is seated on an eminence ; the village contains some good houses. The church, ' partly of Norman date, consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with clerestory and a finely-carved oak roof. The Baptista have a large chapel, and there are National and Free schools. The former guild hull is now a public-house. Grundiaburgh, population 801, about 7 miles N.E. from Ipswich, has an ancient church, with a modern brick tower. There is a chapel for Baptists. Brick-making is carried on. the vicinity is Grnndisburgh Hall, a spacious mansion, standing In a well-wooded park. Ilaughkg, population 971, about 3 miles by W. from Stowmarket, has a spacious old church, an Independent chapel, and a parochial schooL Malting is carried on. There are some corn-mills. A fair for toys is hold on August 25th. The remains of a castle cover a considerable area iu the vicinity. Hitchant, popu lation 1037, about 8 miles N. by W. from Hadleigh, has a com modious and handsome church, of Norman character, with a finely carved roof; a chapel for Baptists, and a parochial school. Holbrook, population 857, about 7 miles S. from Ipswich, is situated on the right bank of the Holbrook, a small stream, which runs into the Stour at Holbrook Bay, about two miles from the village. The church is a large ancient structure. The Wesleyan Methodists have a chapel, and there are National schools. Malting is carried on. Kelsale, popu lation 1157, about 2 miles N. from Saxnesndhain, has some well-built homes, surrounded with gardens. The church is situated on a hill, and is chiefly built of flint. There are an Endowed school for boys, and a Free school for girls. Lakenheath, population 1864, about 6 miles S.W. from Brandon, is situated on rising ground, in the midst of extensive warrens. The parish church is a commodious structure. The tower is surmounted with a leaden spire of considerable height. There are chapels for Wesleyan Methodists, Baptists, and the Countess of Huntingdou's Connexion. Coward's Charity school educates 32 boys. A fair for cattle and toys is held on the first Thursday after Midsummer Day. Lasfidd, population 1147, is about 7 miles N. from Fmmlinghani, near the source of the river Blyth. The church is a handsome edifice, with a pinnacled tower. The nave is of consider able height; there is a finely-ribbed roof, and the windows are filled with stained glass. There is a large antique font. The Baptists have
a chapel, and there are National and Free schools. A small customary market for corn is held on Monday; fairs for cattle and sheep are held on May 12th and October 25th. Leiston, population 1580, about 4 miles N. by W. from Aldborough. The church, which is about a quarter of a mile W. from the village, consists of one aisle, with a thatched roof; the tower is of flint. The Wesleyan Methodists and Quakers have places of worship. The chief point of interest hers is Messrs. Garrett's establishment for the manufacture of agricultural implements, which has been in operation for about three-quarters of a century, and is now one of the meat important of its kind in the kingdom. There are some remains of Leiston Abbey. Long Mdford, population 2587, on the left bank of a feeder of the Stour, about 3 miles N. from Sudbury, extends for about a mile along the road to Bury. The church is a handsome and commodious edifice, of per pendicular character. The Independents have a chapel ; there are likewise National schools; two Free schools; and an almehouso or hospital for a warden, 12 poor men, and 2 poor women. Petty sessions are held fortnightly. A large cattle fair is held on the Thurs day in Whitautt-week, and a pleasure fair on the two previous days. Mefferd has some old mansion-houses, among others, Melford Hall, an extensive Elizabethan structure, with four small round towers in front, standing in a spacious deer-park. Melton, population 1039, about 2 miles N. by E. from Woodbridge, on the right bank of the river Doben, has a parish church and National schoela, and is the seat of the County Lunatic Asylum, which in 1851 contained 269 inmates. There are brick-works, an iron foundry, and corn-mills. Mendliant, population 877, is pleasantly situated on the right bank of the Wavenoy, aboutfi miles S.W. by S. from Bungay. The church is • massive structure, with a tower. The Wealeyau Methodists and Independents have places of worship. Near the church are some remains of a priory, founded in the reign of Stephen. Mcifleld, popu lation 651, about 7 miles W. by N. from Haleaworth, has an ancient church, with a tower ; and a chapel for Primitive Methodists. Brick making is carried on, and there are several corn-mills. Old Newton, population 792, about 3 miles N. by E. from Stowmarket, pleasantly situated on elevated ground, near the source of the Gipping, contains Dagworth-Hall, now a farm-house. The Wesleyan Methodists have a chapel, and there is a Parochial echooL Ot/ey, population 616, about 3 mikes N. by E. from Ipswich, has a beautiful gothic) church, with a tower; the windows are filled with stained glass. The Baptists have a chapel, and there are National schools. In the neighbourhood are corn-mills. Oaten, population 742, of whom 174 were in Blutford and Lothlngland Union workhouse, is about 2 miles W. from Lowes toft. The population is chiefly agricultural, but en iron-foundry, a cement manufactory, and corn-mills, afford sonic employment. Poke. field, population 718, about 3 miles S.S.W. from Lowestoft. The coast being exposed and dangerous, the Humus) Society of Luwestoft has a life-boat stationed at Pakefield. There is a lighthouse. The sea has gained considerably upon the land in this neighbourhood. In the village are National and Infant schools. Pakenham, population 1134, about 5 miles E.N.E. from Bury St. Edmunds, has a church, National schools, and some minor charities. The population is chiefly agricultural. Peasenhall, population 820, is about 7 miles S.S.W. from Haleinvorth. Besides the parish church, there is a smell chapel for Diasenters. Glove-making and machiue-rnaking are carried on to a small extent, and there are corn-mills. Redgrare, population 1382, about 17 miles N.E. from Bury St. Edmunds, is pleasantly shunted near the right bank of the Wavcney. The church is a handsome building, and in the interior are some interesting monuments, including those of Sir Nicholas Bacon and his lady, and Judge Holt. There are National schools. Au organ-building and pianoforte-making establish ment gives some employment. Redgrave Hall, a spacious mansion, seated in an extensive park, well-wooded and stocked with deer, is about • mile south from the village. Snare, population 570, about 5 mile. S. by E. from Saxmundham, has a small church, with a very ancient tower and a curiously-sculptured font. The 'Wesleyan Method ists have a chapel, and there are National schools. The site of Snap° Abbey is now occupied by a farm-house. At Save Bridge an annual hone fair is held on Angust 11th. On the river Aide are wharf., where large of barley and malt are shipped for London and other The Somilieleaanut are seven villages, situated near each other, varying in distance south-west from Bungay from 3 to 7 miles. The parish populations in 1851 wore--All Saints, 232; St. Nicholas, 94 ; St. George, or St. Cross, or Sandcroft, 253; St. Jame., 269; St. Margaret, 182; St. Michael, 150; and St. Peter, 97. The bishops of Norwich had, In the 12th and 13th centuries, a palace and park at Southehnham. The villages are rural, and the inhabitants chiefly engaged in farming. All Saints' church is an ancient edifice, with a round tower. St. George's or Sanderoft church, a nod building. with a square tower, was enlarged iu 1841. Stoke by-Nayland. population 1406, about 6 miles S. by W. from Hadleigh, has a church, a chapel of ease, a Roman Catholic chapel, and National and Infant schools. The *pall &wawa, population 814; Earl StonActia, 860; and Parra or LUIGI Slordtain, 402; are situated about 5 miles E.N.E. from Stowmarket. Aspall Stonham church is a good building, with a spire; there are a Free school and a National school. Earl Stonham has a fine church, with a tower ; a small chapel for Dissenters, National schools, and some parochial charities. Stonham Pena has a gothic church, with chancel and square tower. The Baptists have a chapel, and there are National and Infant schools. Sutton, popnlation 732, about 4 miles S.E. from Woodbridge, has an ancient church, built of atone and brick, and a small chapel for Baptists. There is a ferry across the Deben to Woodbridge. IValshant le-IVillotet, population 1297, about 12 miles E.N.E. from Bury St. Edmunds, has a commodious and handsome church, with a tower; chapels for Wesleyan Methodists, Independents, and Baptista and a Free school. Ropemaking, brewing, and malting are carried on. WieLAsias Marled, population 3697, of whom 304 were in Plomesgate Union workhouse, about 5 miles N. by E. from Woodbridge, is situated on a hill commanding an extensive prospect. It possesses a church, which has been recently repaired; a chapel for Independents, enlarged in 1845; National and British schools; a literary and scientific insti tution, with raus um and library • a horticultural society; a mutual benefit society ; an odd lodge; and the public rooms, built in 1846. Brick-making is carried on. In the vicinity are numerous windmills. Wingfield, population 654, about 8 miles E. by N. from Eye, has a handsome church, with a clerestory of 24 windows; in the interior are several monuments of historical interest. There is a National school. A few traces remain of Wingfield Castle, a little way south from the village. Yoxford, population 3272, about 4 miles N. by E. from Saxmundham, is pleasantly situated, and has a well built street of modern houses. There are National schools.