Kettlebaston is a small village in Suffolk with a population of just over 30 people, situated about 3 miles east of Lavenham. It has a long history, first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, and retains a quiet, rural character.
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Kettlebaston is a village and a civil parish with just over 30 inhabitants in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, located around 3 miles (5 km) east of Lavenham. From the 2011 Census the population of the village was not maintained and is included in the civil parish of Chelsworth. It derives its name from Kitelbeornastuna, later evolving to Kettlebarston, and finally to the current spelling. Its existence was first recorded in 1086 in the Domesday Book. The village retains a quiet, rural character and a long history that dates back to the Norman era. Its small population and historical roots suggest a close‑knit community with a strong sense of place. Residents benefit from the tranquillity of a rural setting while remaining within reach of nearby towns such as Lavenham.