Shottisham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shottisham
Shottisham Watermill
Shottisham
Population	197 (2011)
OS grid reference	TM 31995 44647
• London	98.9 mi (159.2 km)
Civil parish	Shottisham
District	East Suffolk
Shire county	Suffolk
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Woodbridge
Postcode district	IP12
Police	Suffolk
Fire	Suffolk
Ambulance	East of England
EU Parliament	East of England
UK Parliament	Suffolk Coastal
List of places UK England Suffolk 52°03′07″N 1°22′55″E / 52.052°N 1.382°E / 52.052; 1.382

Shottisham is a small village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk area of Suffolk county, England. It sits in the Bawdsey peninsula, about four and a half miles south-east of Woodbridge. The village is close to the coast at Hollesley Bay and Shingle Street. Shottisham is known for its quiet, rural setting.

Exploring Shottisham's Past

The name Shottisham comes from Old English, meaning 'Scot or *Sceot's homestead or village'. The first time Shottisham was written about was in the 1086 Domesday Book. It was described as being in the Wilford Hundred.

In 1086, Shottisham had 24 households, which was quite a large number for a village back then. It included one smallholder (someone who owned a very small farm) and 15 free men. The land was valued at £1.8.

Total number of houses in Shottisham from 1831 to 1961

The village's medieval church, St Margaret's, has a square tower with a single bell. It was repaired in 1845. In 1966, English Heritage officially listed St Margaret's Church as an important historic building.

Records show that in 1801, Shottisham had 161 people living there. By 2011, the population had grown to 197. The highest number of people recorded was in 1851, with 372 residents.

Population of Shottisham from 1801 to 2011

In 1831, most people in Shottisham (over 60%) worked as farm labourers. About 28% worked in shops or made things by hand. By 1881, farming was still the main job for men (around 66%). For women, the biggest job (20%) was working in homes as domestic helpers.

Shottisham has several historic buildings. Besides St Margaret's Church, The Sorrel Horse public house and Shottisham Hall are also listed buildings. The Sorrel Horse is a Grade II listed building, and Shottisham Hall became one in August 1988.

In the 1870s, Shottisham was described as a parish with a village. It had a post office and a national school. The church was also restored in 1867.

Shottisham Today

Shottisham is a small village located between Woodbridge and Bawdsey. The old general store and post office closed in the early 1990s.

Today, Shottisham has a church, a pub, and a campsite. The church is called Saint Margaret of Antioch, and the pub is named The Sorrel Horse. In 2011, the village had 197 people.

Because Shottisham is in a very rural area, there isn't a public bus service. However, a private company offers morning and evening transport for residents who work in nearby Woodbridge. The closest train station is Melton, which is on the line between Ipswich and Lowestoft.

The average price for a house in Shottisham is around £440,600. This is higher than the national average house price in the UK.

The types of jobs people do in Shottisham have changed a lot over time. In the past, most people worked in farming. According to the 2011 census, the top three job areas are:

• Primary education (14% of workers)
• Human health and social work (9.5% of workers)
• Wholesale and retail trade, and vehicle repair (11% of workers)

The Sorrel Horse pub and St Margaret parish church

Local Businesses and Community Spots

Shottisham has a couple of important local businesses that also serve as community hubs:

• The Sorrel Horse: This pub is very old, dating back to the 15th century. In August 2011, the local community bought it together. They sold shares and raised £450,000 to keep The Sorrel Horse open.
• St Margaret Camp-site: This is a small caravan and camp site. It has 30 pitches for tents and caravans.

Education Opportunities Nearby

Shottisham village does not have its own schools. However, there are several schools located close by for students of all ages.

• Primary Schools:

* Hollesley Primary School is about 2.5 miles from Shottisham. * Bawdsey Primary School is about 4.2 miles from Shottisham. Both of these schools teach students from ages 4 to 11.

• Secondary Schools:

* For secondary education, students usually travel to Farlingaye High School. This school teaches students from ages 11 to 18. The headmaster is Dr A Sievewright. * Woodbridge school is a private school that teaches students from ages 4 to 18. As of 2019, the head of Woodbridge school is Mrs Shona Norman.