Colby Corner

Settlement in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Colby Corner

Road to Banningham just off the A140
Road to Banningham just off the A140 Credit: Adrian S Pye

Colby Corner is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the county town of Norwich, Colby Corner is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The village itself is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. The area is known for its tranquility and scenic beauty, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

Colby Corner boasts a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. There is a local village hall, providing a space for community events and gatherings, as well as a small shop offering essential groceries. For leisure activities, there are several footpaths and nature trails that wind through the surrounding countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploring the scenic landscape.

The village is also in close proximity to some notable attractions. The historic market town of Wymondham is just a short drive away, offering a range of shops, restaurants, and a weekly market. Additionally, the renowned Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes, are easily accessible from Colby Corner, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Colby Corner offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being within reasonable reach of larger towns and attractions.

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Colby Corner Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.822311/1.304617 or Grid Reference TG2230. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Banningham just off the A140
Road to Banningham just off the A140
Felmingham Chapel folly A small chapel built around 2009 of flint. It is flanked by two ruined walls and the inside features cast heads and medieval style paintings.
Felmingham Chapel folly
A small chapel built around 2009 of flint. It is flanked by two ruined walls and the inside features cast heads and medieval style paintings.
Felmingham - Summerhouse and dovecote Round dovecote and square summerhouse built into a curved brick and flint wall. Constructed between 2007 and 2013.
Felmingham - Summerhouse and dovecote
Round dovecote and square summerhouse built into a curved brick and flint wall. Constructed between 2007 and 2013.
The Banningham Crown Across the road from the church, the perfect antidote for dry sermons.
The Banningham Crown
Across the road from the church, the perfect antidote for dry sermons.
View north across the fields towards Banningham
View north across the fields towards Banningham
Banningham war memorial in the churchyard The memorial has lost half the names through flaking of the stone and erosion. The names have been badly transcribed to a wooden memorial in the church but there are some differences. the corrected names are: Ernest ALLEN, Rees James ATKINS, Alfred Ernest HOWARD, George NEWSTEAD, Herbert PARDEN, Frederick  William PLUME, Sidney Charles PLUME and E. Daisley SAYER.
Banningham war memorial in the churchyard
The memorial has lost half the names through flaking of the stone and erosion. The names have been badly transcribed to a wooden memorial in the church but there are some differences. the corrected names are: Ernest ALLEN, Rees James ATKINS, Alfred Ernest HOWARD, George NEWSTEAD, Herbert PARDEN, Frederick William PLUME, Sidney Charles PLUME and E. Daisley SAYER.
Banningham in-church War memorial The names have been incorrectly transcribed from the stone cross in the churchyard which is badly eroded.
The corrected names can be seen here > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600950" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600950">Link</a>
Banningham in-church War memorial
The names have been incorrectly transcribed from the stone cross in the churchyard which is badly eroded. The corrected names can be seen here > Link
Long Lane, Colby A straight about 1.2 km long.
Long Lane, Colby
A straight about 1.2 km long.
Drive to Manor Farm A turning off Church Road.
Drive to Manor Farm
A turning off Church Road.
Church Road, Colby A continuation of Long Lane.
Church Road, Colby
A continuation of Long Lane.
Some vintage cars at Colby church open day Nearest is a 1953 Bentley 'R'type Next is a 1925 Bullnose Morris. Further down the line is a 1947 1250cc MG seen here > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600139" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600139">Link</a>
Some vintage cars at Colby church open day
Nearest is a 1953 Bentley 'R'type Next is a 1925 Bullnose Morris. Further down the line is a 1947 1250cc MG seen here > Link
1947 1250 cc MG At Colby church open day
1947 1250 cc MG
At Colby church open day
The Old Post Office, Banningham
The Old Post Office, Banningham
Honesty stall on the Colby road at Banningham
Honesty stall on the Colby road at Banningham
Stump of an old preaching cross at Colby These crosses predate the building of churches. In the 6th and 7th centuries, wooden crosses marked the spots where priests or monks preached to the local community. These were later replaced with stone crosses such as this one but became redundant to a great extent when the churches were built and were eventually phased out altogether. Many villages still have the remains of the old preaching crosses even if it's only a stump.
Stump of an old preaching cross at Colby
These crosses predate the building of churches. In the 6th and 7th centuries, wooden crosses marked the spots where priests or monks preached to the local community. These were later replaced with stone crosses such as this one but became redundant to a great extent when the churches were built and were eventually phased out altogether. Many villages still have the remains of the old preaching crosses even if it's only a stump.
Both Colby War Memorials are attached to the wall of the porch This WW1 Memorial bears thirteen names. The WW2 memorial can be seen here > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600988" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600988">Link</a>
Both Colby War Memorials are attached to the wall of the porch
This WW1 Memorial bears thirteen names. The WW2 memorial can be seen here > Link
Colby WW2 memorial Both War Memorials are attached to the wall of the porch.
In addition to the two names here, there is one other on an individual memorial, that of Snelling Drosier ROPER.
The WW1 memorial can be seen here > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600986" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4600986">Link</a>
Colby WW2 memorial
Both War Memorials are attached to the wall of the porch. In addition to the two names here, there is one other on an individual memorial, that of Snelling Drosier ROPER. The WW1 memorial can be seen here > Link
Suffield village sign The sign depicts a coronet (Harbord family, Baron Suffield), The Windham shield (Lord of the Manor), Agriculture, Steam Engineering, Riding school, Blacksmithing and John Schorne (featured in the church screen).
Suffield village sign
The sign depicts a coronet (Harbord family, Baron Suffield), The Windham shield (Lord of the Manor), Agriculture, Steam Engineering, Riding school, Blacksmithing and John Schorne (featured in the church screen).
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Colby Corner is located at Grid Ref: TG2230 (Lat: 52.822311, Lng: 1.304617)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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