2021
TM2397 : Saxlingham Nethergate village sign
taken 3 years ago, near to Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk, England
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Saxlingham Nethergate village sign
The village sign shows a Saxon one of whom founded the settlement, and the date, A.D. 832 which was when the arrived. There are however Roman remains of habitation much earlier. Link
Village Signs of East Anglia
Village signs are typically placed along the principal road or in a prominent location such as a village green or close by the church. The design often depicts a particularly feature of the village or a scene from its history, heritage, or culture. They are typically made of wood or metal or a combination of both, the designs are often made by the local community.
Although they do appear in villages and towns all over the country they are more prominent in East Anglia than elsewhere in the country.
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- Grid Square
- TM2397, 146 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 6 April, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 6 April, 2021
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TM 2317 9709 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:31.5567N 1:17.3065E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TM 2316 9708
- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)
