Manors associated with Stowupland

Untangling the stories of the manors  of Stowupland is far from easy.

Thorney

1066/86  manor of 5 carucates belongin to the King

1066 manor of 1 carucate held by Roger of Candos from Hugh

1086 manor of 1 carucate belongin to Hugh de Montfort

 

From the 12th century the manor in Stowmarket which was  associated with Abbotts Hall (now the Food Museum) was owned by the Abbott of St Osyth and the manors of Stowupland were described as sub-manors.

13th and 14th century held by Maundevilles from the Amondevil family – various spellings are found {ECA)

see also Medieval Thorney

Columbyne Hall from Columbers family {ECA)

From Kebyll family {ECA)

often in association with Thorney Campsey

from Brasyer family {ECA} ass with Mumpliers and Lezens

from Mumpliers family {ECA} ass with Lezens and Braziers

Ena Carter’s notes suggested that she assumed  the manor was associated with Liesne in France. However it is now thought to be more likely that it was Lesnes Abbey in Kent. 

From the 1800’s the manor was associated with the manors of Mumpliers and Braziers.

from Nunnery of Campsey {ECA}

Over the centuries there have been other Manors who have annexed areas within Stowupland’s borders

Cardens – Cardinal’s Road area (Stowmarket)

Gipping Manor

Stonham