Great fire of Bungay
- When
- 1688
- Where
- Bungay, Suffolk
- Episodes
- 1
In 1688, a great fire almost destroyed the market town of Bungay in Suffolk, England. The following year, the central Buttercross was constructed as a site for local farmers to sell produce.
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Background and detail
Town Context. Bungay is a market town, civil parish, and electoral ward located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Its name likely derives from the Anglo-Saxon title Bunincga-haye, referring to land belonging to the tribe of Bonna.
The Fire. The town suffered severe damage when it was almost destroyed by a great fire in 1688. The sources do not specify the exact month or day, nor do they list specific victims or officials involved in the incident.
Post-Fire Construction. Following the devastation, the central Buttercross was constructed in 1689. This structure served as the designated place where local farmers displayed their butter and other farm produce for sale.
Sources
- Bungay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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