Nowton is a locality within the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, known for its cathedral and abbey heritage. It offers a mix of traditional and commercial amenities, reflecting the town’s role as a cultural and retail centre.
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Nowton lies within the town of Bury St Edmunds, a market town and civil parish in West Suffolk, England. The town, originally called Beodericsworth, was built on a grid pattern by Abbot Baldwin around 1080 and is best known for Bury St Edmunds Abbey and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Bury is the seat of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich of the Church of England, with the episcopal see at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. The town has a long association with brewing and malting, and hosts a British Sugar processing factory where Silver Spoon sugar is produced. As the cultural and retail centre for West Suffolk, tourism is a major part of the economy. The built up area had a population of 41,280 at the 2021 census, reflecting a vibrant community with historic significance.