Parish Code: E04009372 Area Summary Blythburgh is a village that belies its size and location. Despite only having a population of under 300 you will find everything from a pub, village shop, church, natural assets and recreational facilities. Blythburgh’s ‘undue’ prominence can be attributed to its location on the A12 and its rich heritage and history, with over 1400 years of recorded history. You will also find a number of notable assets in its neighbouring parishes with , , , RSPB and on its doorstep. The village itself is concentrated around the A12 which holds the majority of the community assets but the parish extends well beyond this into farmland and natural habitats.

Total 289 Population

District Coastal

Holy Trinity Church or the ‘Cathedral of the Marshes’

Nearest Southwold Town

Nearest A12 ‘A’ Road A12 running through Blythburgh

Local fact: In 1944 Lieutenant Joe Kennedy Jr, brother of future US President John F. Kennedy ,tragically died when his plane exploded over Blythburgh. Joe Junior was expected to run for president but this death saw the buck passed to JFK.

Featured Assets

Blythburgh Village All Saints River Blyth Hall Church Nature Community Facility

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Blythburgh Parish Code: E04009372

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Blythburgh Parish Code: E04009372 Parish Asset List

Asset Type Asset Name Address Postcode

Local Government Blythburgh Parish Council Blythburgh IP19 9LL

Religion Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh Blythburgh IP19 9LL London Road, Pub The White Hart Blythburgh IP19 9LQ London Road, Community Facility Blythburgh Village Hall Blythburgh IP19 9LQ London Road, Economy Blythburgh Village Store Blythburgh IP19 9LQ London Road, Nature River Blyth Blythburgh IP19 9LQ London Road, Sports & recreation Blythburgh Motocross Track Blythburgh IP19 9NG

Nature Tobys Walks Picnic Site B1387, Blythburgh IP19 9NG Highfields, Sports & recreation Highfield Play Park Blythburgh IP19 9LX

Newsletter Blythburgh Focus Newsletter Blythburgh IP19 9LQ Rd, Landmark Blythburgh Water Tower Blythburgh IP19 9NA

Sports & recreation High Lodge Golf Course Blythburgh IP17 3QT Priory Road, Heritage Blythburgh IP19 9LQ Blythburgh Marshes (Angel, Bulcamp & Nature Sandpit) Blythburgh IP19 9LQ

Updated 26/05/2016

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