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First called Gressgrava and noted in the Domesday Book, changed its name to Kesgrave in the late 15th C. A very small settlement until the 20th C. Declared a town in January 2000. The domesday book was conducted in 1085 and was completed in 1086 which meant that it took William the Conquer 1 year to complete. ...
Kesgrave has a large 11-18 comprehensive co-educational school. A recent study noted that 61% of the pupils cycled to the school. This is largely due to the installation of a large cycle lane through the housing estate and along the main road. The school actively encourages walking or cycling and provides bicycle storage facilities.
Martlesham Aerodrome, a mile from Kesgrave was a significant RAF base during WW II. It closed in 1979. In December 1959 a F-100 SuperSabre flying from the base crashed onto the village. Image:Martlesham - Suffolk dot. ... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atomic bomb. ...
Bell Inn, Kesgrave (0.7 miles), Douglas Bader, Martlesham Heath (0.9 miles), Kingpin, Kingpin Bowling Centre (1.1 miles), Falcon, Rushmere St Andrew (1.5 miles), Red Lion, Martlesham (1.7 miles) - see more nearby pubs