The Cornhill, Ipswich

The Cornhill
Public square
The town square in 2020
Surface	Stone & Concrete
Location	Ipswich, Suffolk
Coordinates: 52°03′28″N 1°09′10″E / 52.0579°N 1.1527°E / 52.0579; 1.1527

The Cornhill in Ipswich is a historic town square in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk. The square has been a gathering place for many centuries in the town, the earliest recorded event was the execution of the Ipswich Martyrs in the 16th century. In the present-day, the Cornhill hosts various events such as Christmas markets, live music shows, and outdoor screenings of notable broadcasts, such as the proms. The square is surrounded by grand Victorian buildings built as the town's wealth was booming from sheep wool and dock trade. The prominent Ipswich Town Hall building is located on the Cornhill.