In his History of Stowmarket, The Ancient County of Town of Suffolk, first published in 1844 the Rev Hollingsworth considered the origin of the name Saxham Street. (p.61)

he wrote of a proprietor named Saxo who before the Conquest held a large possession of land in Stonham and Debenham, and may have resided there. Suggesting that Saxham Street was then a broad way bordered by trees and was Saxo’s route to his home.

He adds that Saxo held the land under St Aldred.