- East Raynham
Infobox UK place
official_name = East Raynham
country= England
region= East of England
shire_district=
shire_county=Norfolk
civil_parish= Raynham
static_
static_image_caption = The Church ofSt Mary
population= 257 ( Combined with South & East Raynham) 2001 census )
population_density
os_grid_reference= TF8725
latitude= 52.79239
longitude= 0.79876
post_town=Fakenham
postcode_area= NR
postcode_district= NR21
dial_code= 01328
constituency_westminster= North Norfolk
london_distance= 110 milesEast Raynham is a village in the county of
Norfolk . It is located on the A1065 some 4 miles SW fromFakenham . TheRiver Wensum flows close to the village. The village can trace its origins back and before theDomesday survey of 1086 when it was known as "Reinham". [ [http://www.raynham.org/content/view/29/32/ The Raynhams] RetrievedFebruary 06 2008 ]The Raynhams
Today, The Raynhams would cover the names of three villages East,
West Raynham and South Raynham, a large area of farmland known as Raynham Park, which the Raynham villages and 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 7thMarquis Townshend .The Church of St Mary
The church stands in the park of Raynham Hall. It was rebuilt in 1868 but retains the 15th century Easter
Sepulchre . The 2nd Viscount, " Turnip " Townshend is buried here. [ [http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/eastraynham/eastraynham.htm Norfolk churches] RetrievedFebruary 08 2008 ] In 2002 the ring of eight bells was restored and augmented. [ [http://www.townshend.org/ St Mary's church bells ] RetrievedFebruary 06 2008 ] The The Queen paid a private visit to the church in July 2002. [ [http://www.townshend.org/hmvisit.htm Her Majesty's visit] RetrievedFebruary 08 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] RetrievedFebruary 08 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]References
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