Acton in Kellys 1879 Directory. Acton is a parish 3 miles north east by north from Sudbury and 2 east
from Long Melford, not far from the river Stour, in the western division of the
county, in the Babergh Hundred.
Post Office, James Nice
School (mixed) for boys, girls & infants; the building was enlarged in 1863.
Miss Margaret Bradshaw, mistress.
Darvall Gen Edward, Acton Place
Fell Rev John Edwin, MA (vicar)