Hintlesham facts for kids
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| Population | 609 (2011 Census) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode district | IP8 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Hintlesham is a small village in Suffolk, England. It is located about halfway between the towns of Ipswich and Hadleigh. The village is part of the Suffolk County Council area.
Hintlesham is famous for Hintlesham Hall. This grand country house was built in the 1500s. Today, it is a beautiful hotel.
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St Nicolas Church
The local church in Hintlesham is called St Nicolas. It is a good example of a Decorated style church. This style was popular in England a long time ago.
Inside the church, you can see many memorials. These are special plaques that remember the Tymperley family. There is also a small opening called a squint in the north wall. This shows that a part of the church was once a chapel. It might have been used by the Tymperley family.
The church also has a well-preserved stairway. This staircase once led up to a roodloft. A roodloft was a gallery above the main part of the church. For about 350 years, Hintlesham has shared its church with the nearby village of Chattisham.
Hintlesham Hall's History
Hintlesham Hall is a very old and important building. It was first built as a single-story Tudor Hall.
Early Owners
In 1448, Sir John Fortescue owned Hintlesham Manor for six years. He used one of its rooms as a local court. Later, in 1454, John Timperley bought the manor.
In 1720, Richard Powys bought the hall. He worked for the government's Treasury department. The Powys family lived there for almost 30 years. After them, a lawyer named Richard Lloyd bought it. He later became a very important lawyer for the government. His family owned the hall until the early 1900s.
Modern Era and Restoration
In 1972, a famous chef named Robert Carrier bought Hintlesham Hall. He paid £32,000 for it. He worked hard to restore the hall to its former glory.
Later, the hotelier and TV personality Ruth Watson and her husband owned the business. Today, Hintlesham Hall is a popular country-house hotel.
Village Life and Facilities
Hintlesham has a few important places for its residents.
Local School
The village has its own junior school. It is a Church of England school. This means it has links to the church.
The George Pub
The local pub in Hintlesham is called The George. The original building of The George burned down in the late 1800s. A new building was then built in its place.
Famous People from Hintlesham
Many interesting people have lived in or been connected to Hintlesham.
- Richard Lloyd (1697 – 1761): A lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament.
- Richard Savage Lloyd (c.1730 – 1810): A landowner and also a Member of Parliament.
- Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown (1736 – 1810): A noblewoman.
- Robert Hamilton Lloyd-Anstruther (1841 – 1914): An army officer and politician.
- Havelock Ellis (1859 – 1939): A doctor and writer. He was known for his progressive ideas.
- Hensley Henson (1863 – 1947): A former Bishop of Durham, a very important church leader.
- Stephen Moulsdale (1872 – 1944): A priest and a leader at Durham University.
- Percy Edwards (1908 – 1996): A famous entertainer. He was amazing at making animal sounds.
- Robert Carrier (1923 – 2006): The chef who bought and restored Hintlesham Hall.
- Ruth Watson (born 1950): A hotelier and TV presenter.
