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Suffolk / Re: COLLINGTONS from Suffolk
« on: Wednesday 08 August 18 11:32 BST (UK) »
Hello Joan,
Kellshall is the original name for the village of Kelsale, near Saxmundham, Suffolk. It derives from Kells Hall, Kell was a Viking leader who lived there. I can confirm that you are correct to assume that Layston is the original spelling for nearby Leiston and that Alborough is the original spelling for nearby Aldeburgh.
You may find references to Collingtons at the local church in Kelsale.
It would be a good idea if the place name signs had the original names in brackets underneath the current names.
Hope that this helps. Good luck.
Clive Woods
Kellshall is the original name for the village of Kelsale, near Saxmundham, Suffolk. It derives from Kells Hall, Kell was a Viking leader who lived there. I can confirm that you are correct to assume that Layston is the original spelling for nearby Leiston and that Alborough is the original spelling for nearby Aldeburgh.
You may find references to Collingtons at the local church in Kelsale.
It would be a good idea if the place name signs had the original names in brackets underneath the current names.
Hope that this helps. Good luck.
Clive Woods