SOUTHWOLD HARBOUR


Just half a mile south of the Town is Southwold Harbour which became a haven port with the Royal Charter of 1489. Two Bailiffs were appointed by this charter, one of whom was William Godyll.


It is clear


from the record that the Harbour in those days was a busy port much used by the Town’s benefactor, Godyll, who was a local merchant, having a fleet of ships operating out of the port as well as a fleet of fishing boats operating from Iceland.


1509, Godyll left his extensive property in the Town including


the Town marshes commonality of Southwold”. to


In his will of “Bailiffs


and It is believed that this


bequest included the harbour but no clear proof exists due to a lack of any pictorial record of the extent of Godyll’s estate. It was in 1741 that “An Act for opening, cleaning,


repairing and improving the Haven of Southwold in the County of Suffolk” was signed by George II, and by this Act that “Commissioners and Trustees” were appointed making Southwold Harbour a Charitable Undertaking for the common good. It was not until


the Southwold Harbour Act of 1898 that the “Commissioners and Trustees” were relieved of their duties and Southwold Borough Council were appointed in their stead as Trustees of the Charitable Undertaking.


It was perceived that the legislation


governing the Harbour was in need of consolidation and confirmation which resulted in the Southwold Harbour Confirmation Order of 1933, which legislation remains the applicable legislation current to this day relating to the Charitable Undertaking of Southwold Harbour. Today the Harbour is managed by Waveney District Council on behalf of the Town Council who remain the Trustees of the Charitable Undertaking. The Borough Council, by reason of the Local Government Act of 1972, has been replaced by the current Town Council. A visit to the Harbour will reveal that it is very much


THE HARBOUR INN...


Sitting on Southwold’s Blackshore, The Harbour Inn is full of nautical charm. A delicious menu is served all day, offering oodles of fresh seafood accompanied by a range of well kept Adnams beers.


With harbourside views, it also boasts the best sunset in Suffolk. Irresistible!


Pop in and see us, or call us on 01502 722381. The Harbour Inn, Blackshore, Southwold, IP18 6TA 10 123x88 Habour Inn ad.indd 1 18/07/2017 12:18


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