2022

TG4205 : Wickhampton's new village sign

taken 2 years ago, near to Wickhampton, Norfolk, England

Wickhampton's new village sign
Wickhampton's new village sign
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The sign is almost identical to the former sign, seen here Link with the exception of the hare in the left spandrel which can be found on the interior wall of the church.
The church of St Andrew dominates the left side of the picture with Stone’s mill dominating the right. Between them is probably a Viking longship on Breydon Water. Webster’s Dairy and two milk churns represent a family business, been and gone. A grey heron, a bird seen here daily, completes the picture.
In the spandrel on the right is a hand holding a bleeding heart, which relates to the 13th century effigies of Sir George and Lady Isabella Gerbrygge. Sir George, who served as a Bailiff of Great Yarmouth in the 1270s, is holding a heart in his hand. The truth behind why, is lost but it is likely that he is demonstrating his love for his wife and having died of a broken heart.
More difficult to believe is the legend which grew over the intervening 700 years, it is said that two brothers owned neighbouring parishes. They argued so vehemently over the parish boundaries that they came to blows and in a rage, they tore each other's hearts out. One of the parishes was then called Hell Fire Gate, which over time became Halvergate. The other parish was henceforth known as Wicked Hampton, which over time became Wickhampton.
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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TG4205, 49 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Adrian S Pye   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 26 February, 2022   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 26 February, 2022
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OSGB36: geotagged! TG 4256 0542 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:35.5444N 1:34.7871E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TG 4256 0542
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