Brockley, Suffolk

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Brockley (also known as Brockley Green) is a civil parish in the St Edmundsbury borough of Suffolk, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 281. It is situated approximately 7 miles south of Bury St Edmunds and 9 miles north of Sudbury on the B1066. The name originates from 'woodland clearing by a brook'.

aerial view of Brockley

Although the village lost its pub, The Six Bells, shop, and petrol station some years ago it still has a well supported cricket team. Brockley CC supports 3 league teams playing in local leagues, a midweek team and a very popular youth programme.

The village also supports an indoor bowls club that has enjoyed some success in the past.