Somersham (also known as Lower Somersham) is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Ipswich, with a population of 710 (2005).[1]
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'[2] (OS grid TM 085 486) and the 'Griffin'[3] (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?] 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.[4]
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.
