Somersham, Suffolk
{{Short description|Village in Suffolk, England}}
{{about-distinguish2|a village in Suffolk, England|Somersham, Cambridgeshire}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox UK place
|country = England
|official_name=Somersham
|coordinates = {{coord|52.097994|1.042622|display=inline,title}}
| population = 710
|shire_district= Mid Suffolk
|shire_county = Suffolk
|region= East of England
|constituency_westminster=
|post_town= IPSWICH
|postcode_district = IP8
|postcode_area= IP
|dial_code=
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|static_image = Somersham - Church of St Mary.jpg
|static_image_width = 240px
|static_image_caption= St. Mary's Church
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Somersham (also known as Lower Somersham) is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England, approximately {{convert|5|mi}} northwest of Ipswich, with a population of 710 (2005).
Amenities
There are two churches in the village: the St. Mary's Parish Church (OS grid TM0948), built in the early part of the 14th century and located just off Main Road in the southeast part of the village; and a Baptist Chapel in the northwest part.
There remains one operational public house, 'The Duke of Marlborough', located on Main Road. Of the earlier pubs, the 'King's Head'{{cite web |title=The Suffolk Pubs Guide - Somersham King's Head |url=https://suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/1748 |website=CAMRA |accessdate=7 July 2020}} (OS grid TM 085 486) and the 'Griffin'{{cite web |title=The Suffolk Pubs Guide - Somersham Griffin |url=https://suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/1747 |website=CAMRA |accessdate=7 July 2020}} (OS grid TM 090 485) were both closed in the early 20th century and converted to residential use.
The village is served by Somersham Primary School and a new{{when?|date=July 2020}} village hall. The earlier Post Office and small shop closed in 2005, but a community shop opened in a purpose-built building in July 2012. Other services include a hair salon and a garage.{{cite web |title=Welcome |url=http://somersham.onesuffolk.net |website=Somersham Parish Council |accessdate=7 July 2020}}
Notable features
Somersham is situated in a relatively (for East Anglia) pronounced valley. There is a small stream flowing to the north of the village field parallel to Main Road.
Tudor Grange (OS grid TM0848) are a series of traditional timber-framed 16th-century buildings on the northwest side of the village.
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Somersham, Suffolk|Somersham}}
- [http://somersham.onesuffolk.net Parish Council website]
- [https://sites.google.com/site/linknewsletterfows/ Parish Magazine on line]
- [https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/ The Duke of Marlborough public house]
- [http://www.footballgroundsinfocus.com/R91020.htm Playing field]
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