Our village of the month is Levington, situated 6 miles south east of Ipswich.

History

The remains of what was thought to be a Viking ship were found in the mud of Levington Creek and could have been one of the fleet of Danish ships which raided Ipswich in 991AD.

In 1817 smugglers were apprehended in Levington Creek carrying 48 tubs of spirits aboard a boat called ‘Daisy’. Levington Creek closed to legitimate commercial sail barge traffic in the 1920s.

In 1718 the first coprolite was dug in a farmer’s yard in Levington, which was the start of a lucrative fertiliser industry which continued well into the 19th Century supplying thousands of tons all around the UK.

St Peters Church

St Peters Church stands beside the road leading to Levington Creek, it has an unspoilt appearance and you quickly realise that it has been well maintained and cared for. The exterior, with its mellow brick tower and lime-washed walls, is picturesque and inviting and the interior, with its leaning walls, has a homely atmosphere of antiquity and of centuries of prayer and devotion – well worth a visit.
For more information visit: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/levington.html

Levington Today

Although I have lived in Suffolk all my life I had never visited Levington before, and on this occasion I was treated to the best weather of the year so far. On the drive down to the village I felt like I was going into another world, the quiet streets and the lovely gardens just made the journey seem magical.

Although the village has no village stores there are a wide range of activities held in the village hall and also at nearby Nacton. Periodic litter picks of the village are well attended and it just shows how everyone is proud of their community and I understand why. The views across the estuary are truly stunning and I could have spent the rest of the day just watching the time go by. If you fancy giving Levington at visit then make sure you take a visit to The Ship Inn, the food is great,  but get there early to get a table.

After winning The Calor Village of the Year® for East England, Levington went forward to the national final which they also won. The competition recognises and encourages vibrant, self-sustaining village communities which, irrespective of size, have made the best of local opportunities to maintain and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
We would like to congratulate everyone in Levington who has been involved in the competition and the creation of the Levington website.