South Raynham
| South Raynham | |
| Norfolk | |
|---|---|
 The Church of St Martin | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TF888243 |
| Location: | 52°46’52"N, 0°47’6"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 257 (2001, with East & West Raynham) |
| Post town: | Fakenham |
| Postcode: | NR21 |
| Dialling code: | 01328 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Norfolk |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North Norfolk |
South Raynham is a tiny village in the north of Norfolk, on the A1065 road some five miles south-west of Fakenham. The River Wensum flows nearby. It is one of three sister villages in the county's Gallow Hundred, with East Raynham and West Raynham.
In 1931 the parish had a population of 94.[1]
History
The village's name means 'Regna's homestead/village' or 'Regna's hemmed-in land'.[2] The village can trace its origins back and before the Domesday survey of 1086 when the village was known as Reinham.
South Raynham and a large area of park and farmland known as Raynham Park, which the Raynham villages and the 17th century Raynham Hall border.
Raynham Hall
Raynham Hall is a rectangular mansion built of brick and stone dressings. Work commenced in 1619 and was completed in 1630. It is the seat of the Townshend family, and is owned today by the 7th Marquis Townshend.
Parish church
The Church of St Martin dates back to the 14th century and is built from flint and freestone dressings in the Decorated and Perpendicular Gothic style of architecture. The most outstanding feature of the church is the mensa, or altar stone. Pevsner believed it might be 12th century, but may be older.[3]
Recreation
Much of the area can be visited by a circular walk, which takes in mixed woodland, water meadows, arable land, and historic buildings, almost entirely on the Raynham estate.[4]
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about South Raynham) |
References
- ↑ "Population statistics South Raynham AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10160820/cube/TOT_POP. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ↑ Place-Names
- ↑ Norfolk churches Retrieved January 30, 2008
- ↑ Circular walk Retrieved February 01, 2008