Marlesford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marlesford |
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 St Andrew's Church, Marlesford |
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 Marlesford
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| Population | 233 (2011 Census) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WOODBRIDGE |
| Postcode district | IP13 |
| Dialling code | 01728 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Marlesford is a small village in the East Suffolk area of Suffolk, England. It is a "civil parish," which means it has its own local council. In 2011, about 233 people lived in Marlesford.
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Discover Marlesford's Location
This quiet village is located about two miles from the small town of Wickham Market. Marlesford has a church, which is a place where people can go to worship.
A main road called the A12 passes near the village. There were plans to build a new road around Marlesford to make traffic flow better, but this project is currently on hold.
Long ago, Marlesford had its own train station. The Marlesford railway station helped people travel to and from the village. However, the station closed down in 1952.
Famous People from Marlesford
Marlesford has been home to some interesting people throughout history.
Fitzedward Hall: A Scholar of Languages
- Fitzedward Hall (1825–1901) was an American scholar who lived in Marlesford. He was an "Orientalist," meaning he studied the languages and cultures of Eastern countries, especially India. He was also a "philologist," someone who studies language in great detail.
- Fitzedward Hall was the first American to edit a Sanskrit text. Sanskrit is an ancient language from India. He also helped create the famous Oxford English Dictionary, which is a very large dictionary of the English language.
H. A. Douglas-Hamilton: A Churchman and Cricketer
- Hamilton Anne Douglas-Hamilton (1853–1925) was another notable resident. He was a "Rector," which is a type of priest in charge of a church parish. He was also an "Honorary Canon," a special title given to certain church leaders.
- Besides his church work, he was also a "first-class cricketer." This means he played cricket at the highest level of the sport.
