Brockley, Suffolk

Brockley
Grade I listed Brockley Hall
Brockley  Brockley shown within Suffolk
Population	281 (2001 census)
OS grid reference	TL8254
Shire county	Suffolk
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Bury St Edmunds
Postcode district	IP29
Dialling code	01
EU Parliament	East of England
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Brockley (also known as Brockley Green) is a civil parish in the St Edmundsbury borough of Suffolk, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 281.

It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Bury St Edmunds and 9 miles (14 km) north of Sudbury on the B1066. Also it is 2 miles (3 km) north of Hartest. A small hamlet, recorded in Domesday as "Brochola" or "Broclega": the name originates from 'woodland clearing by a brook'.

Mill Road marks the location of a former post mill which was demolished in 1930. East of B1066 is Willow Tree Farm (now Britton's Farm) (farthest out) with a small chapel (halfway to B1066). West of B1066 is Mile Farm (now Long's Farm) with the Pumping Station farthest west.

Brockley Hall and St Andrew's church are still around 1 km north of the village. St Andrew's dates from mediaeval times but was renovated in 1866. It is a grade II* listed building.

There have been no public houses in the village since the 1980s, although prior to that there had been two: the Fox and Hounds and the The Six Bells.

A blacksmith used to be next door to the pub. A shop, and petrol station closed some years ago.

Brockley Cricket Club started over 60 years ago and supports three league teams playing in local leagues, a midweek team and a youth programme. The village also supports an indoor bowls club that has enjoyed some success in the past.

External links

• Brockley's Website
• St. Andrew's Church www.suffolkchurches.co.uk
• St Andrews Church Pictures
• Brockley Cricket Club Official Site
• Local pictures
• Suffolk CAMRA