Rede
Introduction
A charming small village, situated on the rolling boulder clay area of central Suffolk.
The Plough is currently closed and for sale; in the meantime the village hall holds pub nights.
Elms Farm (just over the boundary with Depden) is the highest point in the county at 420 feet (128m) above sea level.
Rede Hall is a once-moated, 17th century timber building.
Rede was recorded in Domesday variously as "Riete", "Reda" and "Reoda". The 1836 OS map shows the village as "Reed".
History
The 1891-92 White's Directory also lists Alfred Jackson as a beer retailer (& carrier).
The 1922 Kelly's Directory also lists William Bradman as a beer retailer.
According to A Survey of Suffolk Parish History, in 1837 there was one beer retailer in the parish in addition to the Plough.
Acknowledgements
Some historical information from English Heritage's National Monuments Record.
