Reedham, Norfolk
| Reedham | |
| Norfolk | |
|---|---|
 Reedham Swing Bridge | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TG420018 |
| Location: | 52°33’37"N, 1°34’8"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,207 (2011) |
| Post town: | Norwich |
| Postcode: | NR13 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Broadland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Broadland and Fakenham |
Reedham is a village in south-eastern Norfolk, amongst the Norfolk Broads. It is on the north bank of the River Yare, twelve miles east of the county's one city, Norwich, eight miles south-west of Great Yarmouth and the same distance north-west of Lowestoft, the latter across the border in Suffolk.
The village's name means 'reedy homestead/village' or 'reedy hemmed-in land'.[1]
History
Before the draining of the marshes towards Great Yarmouth, Reedham was a coastal village which included a Roman lighthouse. Fragments of Roman brick and stone can be found in the local church.
King Edmund of East Anglia is said to have lived here. The Fastolf family, whose most celebrated member was Sir John Fastolf, are recorded here from the 13th century.[2]
Polkey's Mill is a derelict grade II* listed windpump dating from about 1880.[3][4]
On 21 February 1944, two United States Air Force B-17 Flying Fortresses from the 385th Bombardment Group collided above Reedham. All 21 crew members died in the crash.[5] The two bombers were on their way back to RAF Great Ashfield after a bombing run on Diepholz Air Base.[6]
Transport
Reedham railway station is a stop on the 'Wherry Lines' between Norwich, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. The line to Lowestoft crosses the river on Reedham Swing Bridge.
Reedham Ferry, a chain ferry just outside the village, is the only road crossing point on the River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
Outside links
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References
- ↑ Reedham: Keyy to English Place-Names
- ↑ Ball, F. Elrington "The Judges in Ireland 1221–1921" London John Murray 1926 Vol. 1 p.66
- ↑ National Heritage List 1051425: Polkey's Mill (Grade II* listing)
- ↑ Ross, David. "Polkey's Mill & Reedham Marshes Steam Engine House". https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/norfolk/properties/polkeys-mill.htm.
- ↑ "Reedham War Memorial | American Air Museum". https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/place/reedham-war-memorial.
- ↑ "WWII tragedy: Norfolk girlfriend of US bomber pilot 'unveiled' in unearthed photo" (in en). 2024-02-08. https://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/24102950.reedham-war-memorial-remember-tragic-1944-bomber-crash/.