Aldeburgh, Suffolk

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Aldeburgh is a town in Suffolk

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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Aldeburgh within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Aldeburgh in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Aldeburgh, or Aldborough, par. and seaport, E. Suffolk, between the sea and estuary of the Alde, 6 miles SE. of Saxmundham and 100 miles NE. of London by rail, 1832 ac. (50 water), pop. 2106; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Market-day, Saturday. Herring and lobster fishings are carried on, and there is some coasting trade. The town was the birthplace of Crabbe (1754-1832), the poet.

Aldeburgh in the Domesday Book

A village in Plomesgate hundred, in the county of Suffolk.

Two manors recorded in Domesday.

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