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The remains of a bath house were uncovered here in the 1960s, proving that the Romans had settled here and remains have also been discovered in parts of the village.
Stonham was mentioned in the Domesday Book and appeared to be measured in three parts that of Stonham Aspal, Earl Stonham and Stonham Parva.
The village was named after Robert de Aspal who was rector in 1294 and lived at Broughton Hall.
The church has a wooden top to the tower which houses the 10 bells. In the church is a splendid 15th century chest, and there are beautifully carved bench-ends with poppy-heads.
Broughton Hall is still surrounded by a moat and has an Act of Parliament clock still working. This was bought when time pieces were taxed in 1797 so villagers could see the time.
The Ten Bells Inn offers a very warm welcome. The pub takes its name from the number of bells in the church belltower.
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