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 of St 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 miles

East Raynham is a village in the county of Norfolk. It is located on the A1065 some 4 miles SW from Fakenham. The River Wensum flows close to the village. The village can trace its origins back and before the Domesday survey of 1086 when it was known as "Reinham". [ [http://www.raynham.org/content/view/29/32/ The Raynhams] Retrieved February 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 7th Marquis 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] Retrieved February 08 2008] In 2002 the ring of eight bells was restored and augmented. [ [http://www.townshend.org/ St Mary's church bells ] Retrieved February 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] Retrieved February 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] Retrieved February 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]

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