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.
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.
