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Hadleigh is an ancient market town and civil parish in South Suffolk, East Anglia, situated, next to the River Brett, between the larger towns of Sudbury and Ipswich. The headquarters of Babergh District Council are located in the town, which at the 2011 census had a population of 8,253.
Guthrum, King of the Danes, is said to be buried in the grounds of St Mary’s Church in the town. He was defeated by King Alfred at the battle of Edington in 878.
Hadleigh received its market charter in 1252. In 1438 administration was passed from manorial control to trustees. The market was eventually sold to Babergh District Council in the late 20th century.
Hadleigh
Pargeting at 81, High Street
Hadleigh was one of the East Anglian towns that derived its prosperity from its wool and cloth industries. It has a 15th-century timber-framed Guildhall and many fine examples of timber and brick listed buildings, some with highly detailed 17th century plasterwork or “pargeting”. Most of these buildings can be found in the High Street, Angel Street, Benton Street and the immediately surrounding area.
Hadleigh wool and cloth industries
The town has a total of 246 listed buildings. The Georgian East House, on George Street, has been designated a Grade II listed building since 26 April 1950.[6] In March 2013 plans by Babergh District Council to redevelop the site and build houses on the land behind were withdrawn after strong local protest. The property was once used for a range of community events and activities. Opponents of the plan had argued that the adjacent land had been used as a village green for the last 20 years.
Originating in the 14th century, the Grade II* listed Toppesfield Bridge, over the River Brett, is the oldest in the county still carrying vehicles. It was widened in 1812.
