Our Homes
The image shows an artist’s impression of Saxham Cottage as it was in the 1960’s. A house has stood here since at least 1840, and possibly earlier, but it has undergone many changes.
Manors, Halls, farms or houses.
With the 1930’s Boundary changes many homes that had been in Stowupland found themselves in Stowmarket. This makes it difficult to give an accurate comparison of population figures over earlier centuries.
However, in the 17th century there were about 70 inhabited homes compared to just over 700 in the late 20th century, with a population of around 2000.
There are over 30 listed properties in Stowupland, one is Grade 11*.
Manors – there have been at least 6 main manors which held lands across Stowupland, over the centuries some manors have combined with others to create a confusing puzzle e.g. Thorney, Thorney Lezens, Mumpliers with Braziers, Columbyne, Th Keebles, Th Campsey .In the 16th century Saxham Street was held by Gipping Manor. (images)
- Halls -some have been demolished e.g. Thorney Hall, some still exist as family homes eg Columbine Hall, others have become businesses e.g. Stowupland Hall.(images)
- Farms and farmhouses – more than 30 farms are known from the 1840 Tithe apportionment. A few remain as working farms but Some have left left no trace. in other cases the farmhouse remains but no farm . Please bear with us as we post details.(images)
- Older homes, 19th century and before but not directly associated with farm land (though many will have been farm workers’ cottages). Some can be traced from entries in the Tithe Apportionment but others maybe of unknown date . Read a report on the Poor housing conditions in 1899 Stowupland and surrounding area.
- 20th century homes – the start of Stowupland’s estates, eg The Heights, Columbine bungalows
- 21st century homes –home building and history of land that has been built on.
- Miscellaneous – Jubilee Court
Sometimes we come across references to properties in Stowupland but details of where or who owned them has yet to be determined. They will be noted here until more information comes to light.
In April 1913, Messrs Hunt and Peddar auctioned off several lots, including
- a small freehold occupation at Stowupland, bought by Mr Howard £480.00.
- a messuage in 2 tenements, Stowupland bought by Mr Tydeman junior for £300.00. (Was this the ophthlamic optician in Stowmarket?)
- Old Mill Cottages at Stowupland bought by Mr Harwood for £240.00
1980s list of Stowupland Listed Buildings. Most were Grade 3, some were later changed to Grade 2
