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The village is one of the most southerly in Norfolk, on the river Waveney on the border with Suffolk.
It is said to be one of the best examples of pre-Roman field boundaries. Until 1665 the river Waveney was crossed by the paved Roman ford then a wooden bridge helped to expedite travellers.
The site was first chosen by the Romans then by Saxons for a settlement called Osmundestuna, the main area had moved from around the two original commons so that by Tudor times most houses were near the crossroads. The 'White Hart' is a lovely red brick, three storey, Dutch gabled pub built at the cross roads in 1655.
St Andrew's church was deliberately set on fire in 1963 which destroyed the entire roof.
Almost facing the south porch is a unique headstone commemorating the re-interment of four Christians who were originally buried in the village some 1600 years ago.
- Type:
- Landmark