Uggeshall (St. Mary)

UGGESHALL (St. Mary), a parish, in the union and hundred of Blything, E. division of Suffolk, 1 mile (N. W.) from Wangford; containing 295 inhabitants. It comprises by measurement 1466 acres, of which 20 are occupied by roads. The living is a rectory, with that of Sotherton annexed, valued in the king's books at £13. 6. 8., and in the gift of the Earl of Stradbroke. The tithes of Uggeshall have been commuted for £380, and the glebe comprises 43 acres, with a commodious parsonage-house, much improved by the late rector, the Rev. Thomas Sheriffe. The church has a low square tower, enveloped with ivy.