Ixworth
The History of Ixworth
– Ixworth is a large village, near Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. It was first found during the
Roman Times as a important settlement
– The earliest known map of Ixworth was made in 1625 for Lord of the Manor John Carill
Esq ( see picture )
The Walnut Cottage
– Walnut Cottage is an early 17th century timber-framed thatched house which was
formerly two separate cottages.
The Ixworth Chicken
– The Ixworth Chicken is a breed of white domestic chicken
– It was created in 1932 by Reginald Appleyard.
– The idea was to create a breed which was a quickly maturing table breed as
well as a good produced of eggs.
– Their status is rare.