Cavenham

Introduction

Now a dry parish, Cavenham was recorded in Domesday as "Canauatham" or "Kanauaham" and shown on John Speed's 1610 map as "Caneham". Cavenham Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with a sand and gravel quarry.

The Cavenham Club is licensed, and opening times are listed on all of the notice boards in Cavenham. It is a members club which is open to all to join, but casual visits can be made, as guests of the members. It uses the building originally erected in 1902 as the village reading room.

Many ancient artefacts have been found around the village, including Mesolithic flint tools, a Palaeolithic handaxe, a late Saxon brooch and a Roman bronze figurine.

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History

The 1844 White's Directory also lists William Ransdale as a beer house keeper (& farmer). Plough ?

The 1855 White's Directory also lists William Ransdale as a beer house keeper (& farmer). Plough ?

The 1865 Kelly's Directory also lists Joseph Ransdale as a beer retailer (& farmer). Plough ?

In 1874 White's Directory also lists Joseph Ransdale as a beer house keeper (& farmer). Plough ?

In 1888 Kelly's Directory also lists Arthur Ransdale as a beer retailer (& farmer). Plough ?

In 1891-92 White's Directory also lists Arthur Ransdale as a beerhouse keeper (& farmer). Plough ?…

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Acknowledgements

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

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