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Manning’s Neck

December 31, 2022August 20, 2025 Gordon Harris2 Comments

The first settlers of Ipswich were given rights to use of the Common land. Unfenced tillage lots beyond the residential area were assigned in areas set apart for this use, including the area of Newmarch Street which was known as Manning's Neck.

Posted in PlacesTagged Commons, lakeman, manning, Manning's Neck, Newmarch, Perkins
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel

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