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'''Ringsfield''' is a village and [[civil parish]] in the English [[county]] of [[Suffolk]] located approximately {{convert|2|mi|km}} south-west of [[Beccles]] in the [[Waveney|District of Waveney]]. The mid-2005 population estimate for Ringsfield parish was 340.<ref>[http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/38314C3E-02A0-4515-92FE-8909C6FDB3A3/0/Parishestimates01to05.pdf Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk], ''Suffolk County Council'', 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The modern village is concentrated around Ringsfield Corner crossroads,<ref name="parishcouncil">[http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/RingsfieldandWestonPC Ringsfield and Weston Parish Council]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> about 1 mile (1½km) south of the parish church. [[Weston, Suffolk|Weston]] is {{convert|1+1/3|mi|km}} to the east, [[Redisham]] {{convert|2|mi|km}} to the south and [[St Andrew, Ilketshall|Ilkesthall St Andrew]] {{convert|2|mi|km}} to the west. |
'''Ringsfield''' is a village and [[civil parish]] in the English [[county]] of [[Suffolk]] located approximately {{convert|2|mi|km}} south-west of [[Beccles]] in the [[Waveney|District of Waveney]]. The mid-2005 population estimate for Ringsfield parish was 340.<ref>[http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/38314C3E-02A0-4515-92FE-8909C6FDB3A3/0/Parishestimates01to05.pdf Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk], ''Suffolk County Council'', 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The modern village is concentrated around Ringsfield Corner crossroads,<ref name="parishcouncil">[http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/RingsfieldandWestonPC Ringsfield and Weston Parish Council]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> about 1 mile (1½km) south of the parish church. [[Weston, Suffolk|Weston]] is {{convert|1+1/3|mi|km}} to the east, [[Redisham]] {{convert|2|mi|km}} to the south and [[St Andrew, Ilketshall|Ilkesthall St Andrew]] {{convert|2|mi|km}} to the west. |
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[[file:Tomb for a Princess - geograph.org.uk - 409008.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Tomb of Caroline Murat, Baroness de Chassiron]] |
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The parish church is dedicated to All Saints.<ref name="churchsite">[http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/ringsfield.htm Suffolk Churches Site]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The churchyard contains the grave and memorial of Princess Caroline Murat, great niece of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]].<ref name="churchsite" /><ref>[http://www.goatdesigns.co.uk/hundredriverbenefice/ringsfield/ Hundred River Benefice]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The church is a Grade II* [[listed building]].<ref name="listed">[http://www.waveney.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/57796773-75AF-41BE-956F-CF44CE38BD01/0/listed_buildings.pdf Listed Buildings in Waveney District Area] ''Waveney District Council'', 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The village has a primary school,<ref>''Suffolk County Council'' [http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/ListOfSuffolkSchools/RingsfieldCEVCPSchool.htm Ringsfield CEVCP School Profile]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> village hall<ref name="parishcouncil" /> and a [[public house]]<ref>[http://www.suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/829 Suffolk Camra]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> but few other services remain. |
The parish church is dedicated to All Saints.<ref name="churchsite">[http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/ringsfield.htm Suffolk Churches Site]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The churchyard contains the grave and memorial of the American born Princess Caroline Murat (1833–1902), great niece of [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] and granddaughter of Joachim Murat, King of Naples. She lived and died at Redisham Hall after marrying John Lewis Garden, whoose family seat it was.<ref name="churchsite" /><ref>[http://www.goatdesigns.co.uk/hundredriverbenefice/ringsfield/ Hundred River Benefice]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The church is a Grade II* [[listed building]].<ref name="listed">[http://www.waveney.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/57796773-75AF-41BE-956F-CF44CE38BD01/0/listed_buildings.pdf Listed Buildings in Waveney District Area] ''Waveney District Council'', 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> The village has a primary school,<ref>''Suffolk County Council'' [http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/ListOfSuffolkSchools/RingsfieldCEVCPSchool.htm Ringsfield CEVCP School Profile]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> village hall<ref name="parishcouncil" /> and a [[public house]]<ref>[http://www.suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/829 Suffolk Camra]. Retrieved 2009-04-20</ref> but few other services remain. |
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Redisham Hall is located in {{convert|400|acre|km2}} of parkland<ref name="holiday">[http://www.bookcottages.com/cottages/100-9799-courtyard.htm Holiday cottage description]. Retrieved 2009-04-21</ref> in Ringsfield parish, to the south-west of the village. It |
Redisham Hall, rebuilt in 1823 by John Garden to replace a previous Elizabethan house, is a Grade II listed building.<ref name="listed" /> located in {{convert|400|acre|km2}} of parkland<ref name="holiday">[http://www.bookcottages.com/cottages/100-9799-courtyard.htm Holiday cottage description]. Retrieved 2009-04-21</ref> in Ringsfield parish, to the south-west of the village. It passed down in the Garden family to John Lewis Garden, a big game hunter who married Caroline Murat. Parts of the hall are now used as holiday cottages.<ref name="holiday" /> |
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A joint [[Parish councils in England|parish council]] covers Ringsfield and Weston.<ref name="parishcouncil" /> |
A joint [[Parish councils in England|parish council]] covers Ringsfield and Weston.<ref name="parishcouncil" /> |
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Revision as of 19:29, 5 April 2014
| Ringsfield | |
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 All Saints Church, Ringsfield | |
| OS grid reference | TM404885 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Beccles |
| Postcode district | NR34 |
| Dialling code | 01502 |
| UK Parliament | |
Ringsfield is a village and civil parish in the English county of Suffolk located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Beccles in the District of Waveney. The mid-2005 population estimate for Ringsfield parish was 340.[1] The modern village is concentrated around Ringsfield Corner crossroads,[2] about 1 mile (1½km) south of the parish church. Weston is 1+1⁄3 miles (2.1 km) to the east, Redisham 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south and Ilkesthall St Andrew 2 miles (3.2 km) to the west.
The parish church is dedicated to All Saints.[3] The churchyard contains the grave and memorial of the American born Princess Caroline Murat (1833–1902), great niece of Napoleon Bonaparte and granddaughter of Joachim Murat, King of Naples. She lived and died at Redisham Hall after marrying John Lewis Garden, whoose family seat it was.[3][4] The church is a Grade II* listed building.[5] The village has a primary school,[6] village hall[2] and a public house[7] but few other services remain.
Redisham Hall, rebuilt in 1823 by John Garden to replace a previous Elizabethan house, is a Grade II listed building.[5] located in 400 acres (1.6 km2) of parkland[8] in Ringsfield parish, to the south-west of the village. It passed down in the Garden family to John Lewis Garden, a big game hunter who married Caroline Murat. Parts of the hall are now used as holiday cottages.[8]
A joint parish council covers Ringsfield and Weston.[2]
References
- ^ Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk, Suffolk County Council, 2007-05-01. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ a b c Ringsfield and Weston Parish Council. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ a b Suffolk Churches Site. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ Hundred River Benefice. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ a b Listed Buildings in Waveney District Area Waveney District Council, 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ Suffolk County Council Ringsfield CEVCP School Profile. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ Suffolk Camra. Retrieved 2009-04-20
- ^ a b Holiday cottage description. Retrieved 2009-04-21
External links
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