Earsham

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Earsham

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

Earsham is a village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It lies approximately five miles south of the market town of Bungay and six miles west of the town of Beccles. The village is situated on the River Waveney, which forms part of the border between Norfolk and Suffolk.

Earsham is a small, picturesque village with a population of around 400 residents. It is known for its charming rural character and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with fields, meadows, and woodland areas providing a scenic backdrop.

One of the notable landmarks in Earsham is the Holy Trinity Church, a Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 14th century. The church features impressive medieval architecture and contains several interesting historical artifacts.

The village also has a pub called The Queens Head, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It offers a cozy atmosphere and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales.

Earsham is well-connected to nearby towns and cities via road networks, with the A143 passing through the village. This allows for easy access to amenities and attractions in the surrounding area. The village also benefits from its proximity to the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.

In summary, Earsham is a delightful village in Norfolk, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting, historic architecture, and easy access to the countryside and nearby towns.

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Earsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.450455/1.416697 or Grid Reference TM3289. 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 <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)
C17 and early C18, 2 storey and attic. C19 wood shop front to No 4. List Entry Number: 1234532 LinkExternal link
Emmanuel Church, Upper Olland Street, Bungay
Emmanuel Church, Upper Olland Street, Bungay
Houses on the corner of Earsham Street, Bungay
Houses on the corner of Earsham Street, Bungay
Bungay Castle
Bungay Castle
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stmaryschurchbungay.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stmaryschurchbungay.co.uk/">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>
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: LinkExternal link
Earsham Street, Bungay
Earsham Street, Bungay
Upper Olland Street, Bungay
Upper Olland Street, Bungay
A143 east at turning for Earsham
A143 east at turning for Earsham
Earsham turning on A143 east
Earsham turning on A143 east
A143 east at Suffolk County border sign
A143 east at Suffolk County border sign
Market Place, Bungay
Market Place, Bungay
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.
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.
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.
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.
Earsham Hall: Car parking area
Earsham Hall: Car parking area
Drift House, Bungay The building has the appearance of being a church.
Drift House, Bungay
The building has the appearance of being a church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Earsham is located at Grid Ref: TM3289 (Lat: 52.450455, Lng: 1.416697)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

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Earsham
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Bus Stop
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Earsham
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Earsham
Inscription: This sign was sponsored by Jim Bennett / S.W.& C.Bone / Corral Coal / D-Way Travel / Earsham Estate / Earsham Gravels / Earsham Hall / Earsham Park Farm / P.Gladwell / LaFarge / J.H.Lambert Ltd / V.Lewis / New Atlantic / B.Nursey / Queens Head /
Inscription 2: D.J.Revell & Son / Jig Snelling / The Earsham Charity / Tubes Scaffolding Ltd / April 2010 / It is known that Earsham Mill in 1793 was as shown on this sign. The Domesday book records a mill at Earsham on this site. 1920 / WI / 1980
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Moorings Residential Care Home
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Inscription: To commemorate the centenary of the First World War / 4th August 2014
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Inscription: To commemorate the centenary of the First World War / 4th August 2014
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Inscription: For god / for king, for country. In grateful memory of the men from Earsham who gave their lives in the Great War / 1914 – 1919 / "Their name liveth for evermore."
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