Ditchingham

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Ditchingham

4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building) C17 and early C18, 2 storey and attic. C19 wood shop front to No 4.

List Entry Number: 1234532 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1234532" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1234532">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — 4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building) Credit: Roger Jones

Ditchingham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 8 miles south of the town of Bungay, Ditchingham is nestled in a rural setting surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village lies on the Norfolk-Suffolk border and is part of the South Norfolk district.

Ditchingham is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming countryside views. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, offering a variety of walking and cycling trails that showcase the area's natural beauty. The village is also home to the River Waveney, which runs along its eastern boundary, providing opportunities for boating and fishing.

Historically, Ditchingham was primarily an agricultural community, and remnants of its rural past are still visible today. The village features several traditional cottages and buildings that add to its quaint and timeless atmosphere. Additionally, the Holy Trinity Church, a Grade II listed building, stands as a prominent landmark in the village. Dating back to the 14th century, the church boasts beautiful stained glass windows and a unique architectural style.

While Ditchingham is a small village, it offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and good road links.

Overall, Ditchingham offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Norfolk countryside.

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Ditchingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.467222/1.443901 or Grid Reference TM3491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building)

C17 and early C18, 2 storey and attic. C19 wood shop front to No 4. List Entry Number: 1234532 Link

Roger Jones

Emmanuel Church, Upper Olland Street, Bungay

Chris Holifield

Houses on the corner of Earsham Street, Bungay

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Bungay Castle

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St Mary's church, Bungay

St Mary's is a magnificent church which is now redundant and is cared for by The Church Conservation Trust and the Friends of St Mary’s Church: Link

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Earsham Street, Bungay

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Upper Olland Street, Bungay

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A143 east at Suffolk County border sign

Roy Hughes

Market Place, Bungay

Christopher Hilton

Street sign, Popson Street, Bungay

This design of street sign is common in Bungay and some, like this one, carry the date 1919 in the corner.

Christopher Hilton

Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay

Fisher Theatre is now a cinema. On the right, the entrance to the pleasingly-named Cork Bricks, a short alley that cuts through to the next street.

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Drift House, Bungay

The building has the appearance of being a church.

Adrian S Pye

Alms houses in Outney Road, Bungay

St Edmund’s Almshouse, built in 1895 to the designs of E Banham, using funds donated by Frederick Smith (1833-1903), a local solicitor, is listed at Grade II, built of red brick laid in Flemish bond with stone dressings and plain red tiled roof covering.

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St Edmund's alms houses, Bungay - plaque detail

The central gable, which is taller than those flanking it, contains this carved stone plaque with Gothic trefoil arches bearing the date of 1895 and St Edmund’s Homes with the entwined letters SE above.

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St Edmund's alms houses, Bungay - chimney detail

Above the steeply pitched roof are five tall octagonal chimneys shafts with moulded brick bases and star tops.

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The site of the former Bungay Railway Station

Now a car park for the employees of Clays Printing Works. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank (still in use at The North Norfolk Railway).

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The former site of Bungay Waveney Valley Railway Station

In the trees and in part of the car park behind was the site of Bungay Railway Station. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank which is still in use at Weybourne Station on the North Norfolk Railway. TG1141 : Water tank at Weybourne railway station

Adrian S Pye

Former line of the railway converted to a road (looking south)

This was the line of the former Waveney Valley Railway. Bungay Station was to the left of the picture in and behind the trees. Just this side of the car in the distance is the bridge crossing the River Waveney taking us back into Norfolk. The Bridge was designated the number 1190 by the WVR. Next stop, Earsham.

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Ditchingham is located at Grid Ref: TM3491 (Lat: 52.467222, Lng: 1.443901)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk