About Stonham Aspal
Stonham Aspal hosts an unusual church, although not unique to
Suffolk, in that it has a wooden tower. It is said that the tower
was once made of stone and flint but Squire Ecclestone of Crowfield
found the 5 bells within its belfry to limit the range of bell
ringing. In the 18th Century, the thick walls of its tower were
removed and replaced with a wooden tower to accommodate the 10
bells that now hang from the belfry. These ten bells give their
name to the village pub opposite the church and also provided
inspiration for village sign found halfway down the Street.
Back in the early 17th century, the village was home to the
Packard's who's descendants are rumoured to start companies such as
Packard Cars and Hewlett-Packard.
Parking
Recommended car parking is at N52 11.363, E001 07.803.
Alternative car parking a further half mile east is available at
N52 11.300, E001 08.333 .