Huntingfield Queens Oak

Vanneck Coat of Arms

Huntingfield Hall 

Huntingfield Coat of Arms

The village of Huntingfield is situated about 5 miles to the South West of Halesworth. Steeped in local history, it dates back to Saxon Times and the when Edric of Laxfield held the Manorship of Huntingfield. In 1100, Roger son of Walter fitz Aubrey who was tenant of the Manor at that time, assumed the surname of Huntingfield. From this point in time onwards, William Huntingfield in 1215, was present with other Barons' in Bury St. Edmunds to plan the Magna Carta which was to shape England for many years to come. The rest is really down to history. Royalty of the time had connections here, hence the visit by Queen Elizabeth 1st and her  entourage and the events surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Oak featured earlier on the Website.

In 1752, Thomas Coke, Earl of Leicester, sold the Manor to Sir Joshua Vanneck. The Vanneck family owned the Manor until 2001 when it was sold to the Heveningham estate following the death of the Hon. Sara Peel who was a descendant of the Vanneck family.

As mentioned on another page, an in depth chronology of the Manor of Huntingfield is to be found in a booklet about Saint Mary's Church Huntingfield subject to a donation and available in the Church.

Today, the village parish has a population 230 people. There are no shops now, and all local commerce is centred around Halesworth. The Huntingfield Arms is in the centre of the village, and situated on the green the feature of which is a large Chestnut tree. The village has a small village hall (hut as it is locally known) where numerous functions are held.

Most recently, the village has acquired a Millennium Green and this was officially opened on 16th December 2001 for the benefit of everyone in the village. It's being has come about through the tireless efforts of a few village inhabitants.

The coats of arms of the Vannecks' are shown at the top of the page along with Huntingfield Hall which is set in some beautiful parkland which is not open to public, but which can be viewed form the footpath which leads you to the Queen's Oak.

Village Centre

Huntingfield Coat of Arms

Huntingfield Hall Grounds