Kersey is a small village in Suffolk, known for its historic main street that features a ford across a stream and its association with the traditional coarse woollen cloth called Kersey cloth. The village’s character is highlighted by its rural setting and the distinctive colour Kersey Green that derives its name from the locality.
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Kersey is a village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, in the east of England. The main street features a ford across a stream, a characteristic element of the village’s rural setting. Kersey is best known for the coarse woollen cloth that bears its name, suggesting that the fabric was originally produced there, although it is now manufactured in many other locations. The village also lends its name to a particular green colour, known as Kersey Green, further underscoring its historical influence on local textiles and design. The settlement’s identity is closely tied to its traditional textile heritage and its modest, picturesque environment within Suffolk’s countryside.