Theberton
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Introduction
Built in the valley of the Minsmere river, and leading towards coastal marshes, Theberton was recorded in Domesday as "Thewardetuna". The thatched church contains a piece of Zeppelin shot down here in 1917. Sixteen German crew were killed and are buried in the churchyard. The Hall was the birthplace of the 19th cent. Travel writer, Charles Montague Doughty. The parish is twinned with Thebarton, South Australia.
The ruined base is all that remains of a tower mill which was moved to Theberton from Little Glemham in about 1730. It worked until about 1920 and was demolished by 1930.
History
Many historical records of the Eel's Foot (Eastbridge) place it in Theberton. Quite reasonably, as Eastbridge is part of Theberton parish.
The following refer to the Eel's Foot, Eastbridge:
The 1844 White's Directory also lists a beer house run by James Rouse.
The 1855 White's Directory also lists a beer house run by James Rouse.
The 1865 Kelly's Directory also lists David Rouse as a beer retailer.
The1874 White's Directory also lists David Rouse as a beer house keeper.
The 1888 Kelly's Directory also lists David Rouse as a beer retailer.…
Acknowledgements
Some historical information from English Heritage's National Monuments Record.
