Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Long Melford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Long Melford, small town and par. with ry. sta., Suffolk, 3 miles NW. of Sudbury, 5185 ac., pop. 3293; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank; has a large cattle fair, an iron foundry, and mfrs. of horse hair and cocoanut fibre. Melford Hall and Melford Place are ancient mansions.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Melford, Long, par. and vil. with ry. sta., Suffolk, 3 miles N. of Sudbury and 15 miles S. of Bury St Edmunds by rail, 5185 ac., pop. 3293; P.O., T.O.; was once a market town, which belonged to Bury Abbey; Melford Hall and Melford Place are seats.