Deopham Green

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Deopham Green

Deopham: Attleborough Road and the entrance to 'Threeways'
Deopham: Attleborough Road and the entrance to 'Threeways' Credit: Michael Garlick

Deopham Green is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 15 miles southwest of the city of Norwich, it is part of the Breckland district. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors.

The history of Deopham Green can be traced back to medieval times, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the 12th century. The village retains much of its traditional charm, with a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Andrews Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

The village is primarily residential, with a small but close-knit community. The residents enjoy a peaceful and friendly atmosphere, and there is a strong sense of community spirit within the village. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Deopham Green is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links to Norwich and other major towns in the region. The village is served by regular bus services, providing easy access to the wider area.

Although a small village, Deopham Green benefits from a range of amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a community shop. Additionally, the nearby town of Wymondham, just a short drive away, offers a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Deopham Green offers a peaceful and charming village lifestyle, with access to the beautiful Norfolk countryside and the convenience of nearby towns.

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Deopham Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.552287/1.010579 or Grid Reference TM0499. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Deopham: Attleborough Road and the entrance to 'Threeways'
Deopham: Attleborough Road and the entrance to 'Threeways'
Morley: Ploughed field
Morley: Ploughed field
Deopham: Cereal crop
Deopham: Cereal crop
View along the northern edge of a spectacle dispersal One of several which have remained intact, this aircraft dispersal is situated west of Bush Green Farm and used for farm storage.
View along the northern edge of a spectacle dispersal
One of several which have remained intact, this aircraft dispersal is situated west of Bush Green Farm and used for farm storage.
Fields at Bush Green This view was taken from the spectacle dispersal near Bush Green Farm.  Many of the concrete hardstandings remain in place and are now used for storage by the farmers.
Fields at Bush Green
This view was taken from the spectacle dispersal near Bush Green Farm. Many of the concrete hardstandings remain in place and are now used for storage by the farmers.
View along the eastern edge of a spectacle dispersal This view was taken from the spectacle dispersal near Bush Green Farm. Many of the concrete hardstandings remain in place and are now used for storage by the farmers.
View along the eastern edge of a spectacle dispersal
This view was taken from the spectacle dispersal near Bush Green Farm. Many of the concrete hardstandings remain in place and are now used for storage by the farmers.
Sentry hut beside track The hut stands beside a track which connected accommodation huts > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4096168" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4096168">Link</a> with a spectacle aircraft dispersal when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Sentry hut beside track
The hut stands beside a track which connected accommodation huts > Link with a spectacle aircraft dispersal when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
RAF buildings beside the road A prefabricated concrete building can be seen adjoining the overgrown Nissen hut which would have provided accommodation for the ground crew which serviced aircraft on the dispersals by day and night and in all weather. A sentry hut > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4096162" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4096162">Link</a> still stands beside a track across the road from here. The track leads to a spectacle dispersal, now used for farm storage but used for parking aircraft when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
RAF buildings beside the road
A prefabricated concrete building can be seen adjoining the overgrown Nissen hut which would have provided accommodation for the ground crew which serviced aircraft on the dispersals by day and night and in all weather. A sentry hut > Link still stands beside a track across the road from here. The track leads to a spectacle dispersal, now used for farm storage but used for parking aircraft when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Old Nissen hut beside the road A prefabricated concrete building can be seen adjoining the overgrown Nissen hut which would have provided accommodation for the ground crew which serviced aircraft on the dispersals by day and night and in all weather. A sentry hut > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4096162" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4096162">Link</a> still stands beside a track across the road from here. The track leads to a spectacle dispersal, now used for farm storage but used for parking aircraft when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Old Nissen hut beside the road
A prefabricated concrete building can be seen adjoining the overgrown Nissen hut which would have provided accommodation for the ground crew which serviced aircraft on the dispersals by day and night and in all weather. A sentry hut > Link still stands beside a track across the road from here. The track leads to a spectacle dispersal, now used for farm storage but used for parking aircraft when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Stubble field on the old airfield The minor road here follows a section of the former southern perimeter track.
Stubble field on the old airfield
The minor road here follows a section of the former southern perimeter track.
View across Deopham Green airfield This WW2 airfield has long since returned to agriculture.
View across Deopham Green airfield
This WW2 airfield has long since returned to agriculture.
Old concreted road It used to be part of the perimeter track, leading to the spectacle dispersal by Bush Green Farm, and is now used for farm storage.
Old concreted road
It used to be part of the perimeter track, leading to the spectacle dispersal by Bush Green Farm, and is now used for farm storage.
View towards Stalland Common Although it looks like one, the long building seen in the background is not a RAF building but formed part of the former Council depot located here after WW2.
View towards Stalland Common
Although it looks like one, the long building seen in the background is not a RAF building but formed part of the former Council depot located here after WW2.
Concreted road on Deopham airfield This is the entrance to the former bomb store area when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Concreted road on Deopham airfield
This is the entrance to the former bomb store area when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Minor road across Deopham airfield This section of road crosses the southern end of the former airfield.
Minor road across Deopham airfield
This section of road crosses the southern end of the former airfield.
Remains of the main runway Now used as a farm hardstanding.
Remains of the main runway
Now used as a farm hardstanding.
Hardstanding on Deopham airfield This hardstanding was part of the main runway when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
Hardstanding on Deopham airfield
This hardstanding was part of the main runway when RAF Deopham Green was an active airfield during WW2.
452nd Bomb Group memorial near Deopham Green The memorial is sheltered by a small group of trees situated beside the former north-west/south-east runway. The text reads:
 
FEBRUARY 1944 - APRIL 1945
DEOPHAM GREEN
FROM THIS AIRFIELD
250 MISSIONS WERE FLOWN BY THE
452ND BOMB GROUP (H)
THIS MEMORIAL COMMEMORATES
ALL WHO SERVED HERE
DEDICATED 15TH MAY 1992
452nd Bomb Group memorial near Deopham Green
The memorial is sheltered by a small group of trees situated beside the former north-west/south-east runway. The text reads: FEBRUARY 1944 - APRIL 1945 DEOPHAM GREEN FROM THIS AIRFIELD 250 MISSIONS WERE FLOWN BY THE 452ND BOMB GROUP (H) THIS MEMORIAL COMMEMORATES ALL WHO SERVED HERE DEDICATED 15TH MAY 1992
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Deopham Green is located at Grid Ref: TM0499 (Lat: 52.552287, Lng: 1.010579)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Located within 500m of 52.552287,1.010579
Deopham Green
Place: hamlet
Source: OS 1:25k
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