Long Melford

Long Melford (or Melford, as it is known locally) is a large, ancient village and civil parish in the county of Suffolk, England, on the border with Essex, which is marked by the River Stour, approximately 16 miles from Colchester and 14 miles from Bury St. Edmunds.

Its name is derived from the nature of the village's layout (originally concentrated along a 3 mile stretch of a single road) and the Mill ford crossing the Chad Brook (a tributary of the River Stour). Long Melford is famous for its large collection of antiques shops and dealers.

Other Local Links

Kentwell Hall,

Melford Hall

Long Melford Web Site

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