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Saxtead
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Church of All Saints, Saxtead
Population 335 (2011 census)
Civil parish
  • Saxtead
District
  • East Suffolk
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
EU Parliament East of England
List of places
UK
England
Suffolk

Saxtead is a small village in Suffolk, England. It is located in the East Suffolk area. The name Saxtead is also used for nearby places like Saxtead Green, Saxtead Little Green, and the famous Saxtead Green Windmill.

In 2011, about 335 people lived in the Saxtead area. You can find Saxtead on the A1120 road, between the towns of Stowmarket and Yoxford.

What's in a Name? The History of Saxtead

The name 'Saxtead' has a long history. It was first written down in the Domesday Book in 1086. In this very old book, it was spelled Saxsteda. Experts believe the name means 'Seaxa's place'. Seaxa was likely a person's name from a long time ago.

Famous People from Saxtead

Who is Margaret Green?

  • Margaret Green was a painter. She is one of the notable people who came from Saxtead.
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