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It is believed that Cavendish is called so because a man called Cafa used to own a pasture or 'edisc' there, and it therefore became known as Cafa's Edisc and eventually Cavendish.{{Fact|date=January 2008}} It was home to Sir [[John Cavendish]], the ancestor of the [[Dukes of Devonshire]] who was involved in suppressing the [[Peasants' Revolt]]. [[Wat Tyler]], the peasants' leader was arrested by [[William Walworth]], the Mayor of London, for threatening [[King Richard II]] in 1381. As Tyler fought back Cavendish's son, also called John Cavendish, who was responsible for escorting the King, ran Tyler through with his sword, killing him. As a result, John Cavendish tried to flee from the pursuing peasants, and he hung on to the handle of the door of St Mary's Church, Cavendish, to plead [[sanctuary]].<ref name="BBC Suffolk">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/dont_miss/a_z/cavendish.shtml|title=C is for Cavendish|publisher=BBC Suffolk online|accessdate=2008-01-16}}</ref> A few days later, on 15 June 1381, the elder John Cavendish was seized at [[Bury St Edmunds]] and beheaded by a mob led by [[Jack Straw (rebel leader)|Jack Straw]].<ref>Family History Monthly, No.24, September 1997, ''"Cavendish: The Dukes of Devonshire"'', Brenda Lewis</ref> He is buried in Bury St Edmunds. St. Mary's Church had a bequest from Sir John, and its chancel was restored.{{Fact|date=January 2008}} |
It is believed that Cavendish is called so because a man called Cafa used to own a pasture or 'edisc' there, and it therefore became known as Cafa's Edisc and eventually Cavendish.{{Fact|date=January 2008}} It was home to Sir [[John Cavendish]], the ancestor of the [[Dukes of Devonshire]] who was involved in suppressing the [[Peasants' Revolt]]. [[Wat Tyler]], the peasants' leader was arrested by [[William Walworth]], the Mayor of London, for threatening [[King Richard II]] in 1381. As Tyler fought back Cavendish's son, also called John Cavendish, who was responsible for escorting the King, ran Tyler through with his sword, killing him.<ref>Notices of the Manor of Cavendish, in Suffolk, and of the Cavendish Family while possessed of that Manor. By Thomas Ruggles, Esq. F. A. S. Read May 3,1792. in Archaeologia, or, Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity, Volume XI</ref> As a result, John Cavendish tried to flee from the pursuing peasants, and he hung on to the handle of the door of St Mary's Church, Cavendish, to plead [[sanctuary]].<ref name="BBC Suffolk">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/dont_miss/a_z/cavendish.shtml|title=C is for Cavendish|publisher=BBC Suffolk online|accessdate=2008-01-16}}</ref> A few days later, on 15 June 1381, the elder John Cavendish was seized at [[Bury St Edmunds]] and beheaded by a mob led by [[Jack Straw (rebel leader)|Jack Straw]].<ref>Family History Monthly, No.24, September 1997, ''"Cavendish: The Dukes of Devonshire"'', Brenda Lewis</ref> He is buried in Bury St Edmunds. St. Mary's Church had a bequest from Sir John, and its chancel was restored.{{Fact|date=January 2008}} |
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The village has a [[United Reformed Church]], where [[Catholic]] services are also held, and three [[pub]]s - the Five Bells, the George and the Bull. [[Leonard Cheshire]] and his wife [[Sue Ryder]] are buried in Cavendish, and the village's Sue Ryder Foundation Museum contains exhibits from [[World War II]], including some from [[Nazi]] [[extermination camp]]s.<ref name="BBC Suffolk"/> |
The village has a [[United Reformed Church]], where [[Catholic]] services are also held, and three [[pub]]s - the Five Bells, the George and the Bull. [[Leonard Cheshire]] and his wife [[Sue Ryder]] are buried in Cavendish, and the village's Sue Ryder Foundation Museum contains exhibits from [[World War II]], including some from [[Nazi]] [[extermination camp]]s.<ref name="BBC Suffolk"/> |
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 Cavendish High Street, seen from the green | |
| OS grid reference | TL805464 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUDBURY |
| Postcode district | CO10 |
| Dialling code | 01787 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Cavendish is a village and civil parish in the Stour Valley in Suffolk, England. It is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Bury St Edmunds and 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Newmarket.
It is believed that Cavendish is called so because a man called Cafa used to own a pasture or 'edisc' there, and it therefore became known as Cafa's Edisc and eventually Cavendish.[citation needed] It was home to Sir John Cavendish, the ancestor of the Dukes of Devonshire who was involved in suppressing the Peasants' Revolt. Wat Tyler, the peasants' leader was arrested by William Walworth, the Mayor of London, for threatening King Richard II in 1381. As Tyler fought back Cavendish's son, also called John Cavendish, who was responsible for escorting the King, ran Tyler through with his sword, killing him.[1] As a result, John Cavendish tried to flee from the pursuing peasants, and he hung on to the handle of the door of St Mary's Church, Cavendish, to plead sanctuary.[2] A few days later, on 15 June 1381, the elder John Cavendish was seized at Bury St Edmunds and beheaded by a mob led by Jack Straw.[3] He is buried in Bury St Edmunds. St. Mary's Church had a bequest from Sir John, and its chancel was restored.[citation needed]
The village has a United Reformed Church, where Catholic services are also held, and three pubs - the Five Bells, the George and the Bull. Leonard Cheshire and his wife Sue Ryder are buried in Cavendish, and the village's Sue Ryder Foundation Museum contains exhibits from World War II, including some from Nazi extermination camps.[2]
References
- ^ Notices of the Manor of Cavendish, in Suffolk, and of the Cavendish Family while possessed of that Manor. By Thomas Ruggles, Esq. F. A. S. Read May 3,1792. in Archaeologia, or, Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity, Volume XI
- ^ a b "C is for Cavendish". BBC Suffolk online. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
- ^ Family History Monthly, No.24, September 1997, "Cavendish: The Dukes of Devonshire", Brenda Lewis
External links
- Foxearth and District Local Historical Society - Articles on the history of Cavendish and the surrounding area
- Cavendish at Vision of Britain website
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