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Questions about Erwarton

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Is Anne Boleyn's heart buried in Erwarton church?

Local tradition holds that after Anne Boleyn's execution on the 19th of May 1536, her heart was buried in St. Mary's church, Erwarton, by her uncle Sir Philip Parker of Erwarton Hall. In 1837 a leaden casket was discovered beneath the organ, believed by tradition to contain her heart, though it bore no inscription to confirm its contents.

Where is Erwarton village located?

Erwarton is a small village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, situated on the Shotley peninsula around 9 miles south of Ipswich. Neighbouring villages include Shotley, Shotley Gate, Harkstead, Chelmondiston, and Holbrook.

What is the history of Erwarton Hall?

Erwarton Hall, a Grade II* listed building, was rebuilt in about 1575 by Sir Phillip Parker. The estate passed to John Howe, 2nd Baron Chedworth in the eighteenth century, was sold to Charles Berners in 1775, and between 1905 and 1976 was leased to the Admiralty for the Commanders of HMS Ganges. It has been in private hands since the navy's departure.

When was the last plague outbreak in England and where did it happen?

The last outbreak of plague in England occurred between 1906 and 1918 on the Shotley peninsula and in Trimley, now part of Felixstowe. A total of 22 people were affected; 6 recovered and the rest died. The final two cases, Mrs Annie Mary Bugg and Mrs Gertrude Allice Garrod, both died in June 1918 and were buried at Erwarton churchyard.

What is the population of Erwarton?

Erwarton had a population of 110 in 2005, which increased to 126 at the 2011 Census. The parish includes the hamlet of Shop Corner.

What does the name Erwarton mean?

The name Erwarton originates from the Early Saxon phrase Eoforweard tun. The village is also recorded as Arwarton.

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