Post Office Directory of 1865.>
KELSALE is a parish and large village, in Hoxne hundred, Blything
union, Framlingham and Saxmundham county court district, rural deanery of
Dunwich, archdeaconry of Suffolk, and diocese of Norwich, East Suffolk, about a
mile and a half north from Saxmundham. It stands on the side of a hill facing
the south; the houses are well built, and surrounded by gardens, and its
situation is altogether highly picturesque. The church of St. Peter, principally
built of flint, in the Saxon style, stands on a hill at the north side of the
village, and from the summit of its tower there is a most pleasing and extensive
view over the surrounding country: the tower has a fine set of 8 bells, and a
neat clock, and in the church is a handsome organ, the gift of Samuel Clouting,
Esq., in the years 1838 and 1830: there are escutcheons in the church of the
Norfolk and Trusson families, and the font is very ancient. The register
commences from 1669. The living is a rectory, with that of Carlton annexed,
joint annual value �700, with residence, in the gift of Henry Edward Bence,
Esq., and held by the Rev. Lancelot Robert Brown, M.A. There are several lands
and tenements in the parish appropriated for the repairs of the church and the
relief of the poor, and a Free grammar and writing school, also a Free school
for about 70 girls, supported by the rector. The master and mistress of the
schools have also the superintendence of the Sunday school. The population in
1861 was 1,084, and the area is 3,074 acres.
KELSALE closely adjoins Carlton. Dorley's Corner is a part of Kelsale. North
Green is a mile north-east.
POST OFFICE.�Robert Aldous, sub-postmaster. Letters from Saxmundham delivered at
6.30 a.m.; & dispatched at 7 p.m.; Saxmundham is the nearest money order office
Grammar School, Walter Watling, master
Brown Rev. Lancelot Robt. M.A., J. Rectory
Cooper Mrs
Skoulding Francis, esq. Kelsale lodge
Stock Rev. William, M.A. [curate]
COMMERCIAL.
Aldous Robert, grocer & draper
Andrews Potter, watch maker
Backhouse William, farmer
Bedwell Alfred, wheelwright
Bedwell James, cooper
Benstead Thomas, saddler
Button George, farmer
Button James. farmer
Capon Stephen, farmer
Chambers William, farmer
Dennington William, glove maker
Dennington William,jun.
beer retailer
Denny John, farmer, Pargate
Denny Thomas, builder & farmer
Drew Henry, cordwainer
Fisk John, farmer
Fisher Job, blacksmith
Hambling Amelin (Mrs.), farmer
Hardy George, blacksmith
Hurren Anthony, cattle dealer
Hurren Anthony, farmer, Clay hills
Hurren Davy, farmer
Hurren Thomas, tailor & draper
Jasper William, farmer
Johnson Paul, farmer
Kerridge George, bricklayer
Mantle John, farmer
Marshlin John, farmer
Noy John, farmer
Page William, builder & surveyor
Row Edgar, brick maker
Skoulding Thomas, miller & corn dealer
Studd & Kersey, brick makers
Thompson Benjamin,
Eight Bells
Todd John, farmer
Whiting William, farmer
Woodyard Edward, farmer
Woolner Alfred, farmer
Wright William, farmer
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