Deopham Stalland

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Deopham Stalland

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

Deopham Stalland is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 17 miles southwest of Norwich, it falls within the district of Breckland. The village is nestled in a rural and picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland.

With a population of around 200 people, Deopham Stalland is a close-knit community known for its peacefulness and tranquility. The village is characterized by its charming and well-preserved traditional cottages, which add to its idyllic atmosphere.

Deopham Stalland boasts a rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village's name is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "Deopa" and "Ham," meaning "deep valley homestead." This suggests that the area was once a deep valley settlement.

One of the notable landmarks in the village is St. Andrew's Church, a beautiful medieval church that stands as a testament to the area's historical significance. The church features stunning architectural elements and is a focal point for both locals and visitors.

Despite its small size, Deopham Stalland is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village benefits from good road links, with the A11 and A47 highways providing easy access to Norwich and other major towns in Norfolk.

Overall, Deopham Stalland offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for those seeking a rural escape in the heart of Norfolk's scenic countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.556252/0.996096 or Grid Reference TM0399. 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'

Michael Garlick

Deopham: Cereal crop

Deopham: Cereal crop

Michael Garlick

Industrial shed by Bush Green

Industrial shed by Bush Green

Industrial shed east of Hingham Road, Bush Green

Industrial shed east of Hingham Road, Bush Green

Farmland near Little Ellingham

Farmland near Little Ellingham

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.

Ripening barley by Bush Green Farm 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.

Ripening barley by Bush Green Farm

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 &gt; <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 &gt; <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 &gt; <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.

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Deopham Stalland is located at Grid Ref: TM0399 (Lat: 52.556252, Lng: 0.996096)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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