Somersham

Introduction

A compact village of mainly modern buildings, set close to a tributary of the river Gipping and recorded in Domesday as "Sum(m)ersham". Wooden roof pegs in the church are thought to have been placed there for the hanging of maiden's garlands.

A prehistoric cooking site has been unearthed on Hill Farm.

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History

The 1916 Kelly's Directory also lists Happy Grimsby (Beer retailer, pub not named)

The 1922 Kelly's Directory also lists Happy Grimsby as a beer retailer.

Acknowledgements

Some historical information from English Heritage's National Monuments Record.

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