Southolt
| Southolt | |
  Southolt Southolt shown within Suffolk | |
| Population | 70 [1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | TM1968 |
| District | Mid Suffolk |
| Shire county | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Eye |
| Postcode district | IP23 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Southolt is a village in Suffolk, 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east of Eye on the road between villages Bedingfield and Worlingworth. The parish has seen a massive decline in population during the 20th century. Today under 70 residents remain.
The church, dedicated to St Margaret, is an ancient structure, and contains a brass of the date 1585. The church is now owned by the village on a peppercorn rent and is used for village services at least three times a year.
Southolt appears on John Speed's 1610 map as "Southold".
The Plough pub closed many years ago.
The Nest is on the road to Park Farm with a war memorial on the other side of the road. Willow Farm to the south with Sycamore Farm further to the east and Green Farm (with a big green) a little further.
References
- ↑ Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk Suffolk County Council