Bramfield
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Population (2021) of Bramfield: 468.
Local authority for Bramfield is East Suffolk
Introduction
Bramfield is a linear village alongside the A144, recorded in Domesday as "Brifelda". A "crinkle-crankle" wall and thatched church with a detached round tower can be found in the parish. The remains of the Bramfield Oak can still be seen at Bramfield Hall. It died in the mid-19th century, but is mentioned in stories as early as the 12th century.
Probably the best-known business in the village is Bramfield Meats, a major supplier of meat across the region. They suffered a big fire at their headquarters in 2016, but were fortunately able to continue in business.
The 1791 Universal British Directory says of Bramfield,
[...] a small town, 2 miles and a half from Halesworth and 97 miles from London. It has neither market nor fair, but abounds with corn and hay. It is on the turnpike road to Bungay and a mail-cart from Yoxford to Bungay passes through every day.
A tower mill stood by the road to Halesworth until it was demolished about 1955. Neal Almshouses date from 1723.
History
The 1844 White's Directory lists a beer house run by Henry Balls (may have been the Bell?)
The 1855 White's Directory lists Wm. Aldis Higham as a brewer & malster and also lists John Kerridge (also listed as a taylor) as a beer house keeper. (may have been the Bell?)
The 1865 Kelly's Directory lists William Higham as a maltster and brewer and also lists Robert William Edwards as a beer retailer.
The 1869 Kelly's Directory lists William Higham as a brewer and also lists Robert William Edwards as a beer retailer.…
Acknowledgements
Some historical information from English Heritage's National Monuments Record.
