South Raynham, Norfolk

Infobox UK place
official_name = South Raynham
country= England
region = East of England
shire_district= North Norfolk
shire_county= Norfolk
civil_parish= Raynham
static_

static_image_caption = The Church of St Martin
population = 257 (Combined with East & West Raynham 2001 census)
population_density=
os_grid_reference= TF888243
latitude= 52.783
longitude= 0.8
post_town= Fakenham
postcode_area= NR
postcode_district= NR21
dial_code=01328
constituency_westminster= North Norfolk
london_distance= 109 miles

South Raynham is a village in the county of Norfolk. It is situated on the A1065 road some 5 miles SW of Fakenham. The River Wensum flows nearby. The village can trace its origins back and before the Domesday survey of 1086 when the village was known as "Reinham". [ [http://www.raynham.org/content/view/29/32/ The Raynhams] Retrieved February 01 2008]

The Raynhams

Today, The Raynhams would cover the names of three villages East, West and South Raynham 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.

The Church of St Martin

The Church of St Martin dates back to the 14th century and is built from flint and freestone dressings in the Decorated and Perpendicular 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. [ [http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/southraynham/southraynham.htm Norfolk churches ] Retrieved January 30 2008]

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. [ [http://www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk/walk-51.asp?id=51 Circular walk] Retrieved February 01 2008 ]

External links

* [http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/groups/public/documents/general_resources/ncc017867.xls 2001 Census]
* [http://www.northnorfolk.org/downloadfiles/community_transport_North_Norfolk.pdf Community transport]

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