Mickfield

Introduction

A scattered rural community, recorded in Domesday as "Mucelfelda" or "Mulcelfel".

Mickfield is an island of trees in an arable landscape that is virtually devoid of them; a tree preservation order exists on every tree in the village.

Mickfield Hall is a 15th century moated Manor house, now used as a farmhouse.

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History

The 1841 Census also lists William Shulver (Wheelwright, not shown as publican, Beer Shop, Street, pub not named, Head/30/born Suffolk)

In 1861 census Isaac Taylor/47y/Smith wheelwright & beer seller/Stowupland (Also general shop) (no name given)

The 1865 Kelly's Directory also lists Isaac Taylor as a beer retailer (& wheelwright & shopkeeper).

The 1869 Kelly's Directory also lists Mrs Anna Taylor as a beer retailer (& shopkeeper).

The 1874 White's Directory also lists Mrs Anna Taylor as a beer retailer (& agricultural implement maker, machinist, gun maker, corn drill manufacturer & shopkeeper).

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Acknowledgements

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

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