Stuston

Civil Parish in Suffolk Mid Suffolk

England

Stuston

Sign at the Devil's Hand-basin Garage, Brome The area just to the east of the A140 at the Stuston turn-off is known as the Devil's Hand-basin, and gives that name to the petrol station at the junction.  This sign stands at the exit to the forecourt.  There are various stories that seek to explain the name, which tend to centre on a blacksmith at the time of the Black Death asking his customers to put their payment in a basin full of vinegar as a primitive disinfectant but do not explain the Devil's role in the story.  See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.hiddenea.com/suffolks.htm#stuston" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.hiddenea.com/suffolks.htm#stuston">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> for a collation of the various possible explanations.
Sign at the Devil's Hand-basin Garage, Brome Credit: Christopher Hilton

Stuston is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated in the Mid Suffolk district and is approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Diss, a market town on the Norfolk-Suffolk border. The parish covers an area of around 4 square miles and is bordered by the parishes of Brome and Oakley to the north, and Fersfield and Roydon to the south.

Stuston has a population of around 250 residents, according to the latest census data. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of housing styles ranging from traditional cottages to modern developments. The rural setting provides a tranquil environment for its inhabitants.

The parish is known for its beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and agricultural fields dominating the landscape. The area is dotted with small woodlands, offering pleasant walking routes for nature enthusiasts. Stuston is also home to several farms, contributing to the region's agricultural economy.

In terms of amenities, Stuston has a small village hall which serves as a hub for community activities and events. There are no shops or schools within the parish boundaries, but these can be found in the nearby towns of Diss and Eye.

Overall, Stuston offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with easy access to larger towns for everyday necessities. Its rural charm and close-knit community make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle in the Suffolk countryside.

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Stuston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.358683/1.132741 or Grid Reference TM1378. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sign at the Devil's Hand-basin Garage, Brome The area just to the east of the A140 at the Stuston turn-off is known as the Devil's Hand-basin, and gives that name to the petrol station at the junction.  This sign stands at the exit to the forecourt.  There are various stories that seek to explain the name, which tend to centre on a blacksmith at the time of the Black Death asking his customers to put their payment in a basin full of vinegar as a primitive disinfectant but do not explain the Devil's role in the story.  See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.hiddenea.com/suffolks.htm#stuston" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.hiddenea.com/suffolks.htm#stuston">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> for a collation of the various possible explanations.
Sign at the Devil's Hand-basin Garage, Brome
The area just to the east of the A140 at the Stuston turn-off is known as the Devil's Hand-basin, and gives that name to the petrol station at the junction. This sign stands at the exit to the forecourt. There are various stories that seek to explain the name, which tend to centre on a blacksmith at the time of the Black Death asking his customers to put their payment in a basin full of vinegar as a primitive disinfectant but do not explain the Devil's role in the story. See LinkExternal link for a collation of the various possible explanations.
Palgrave: Ivy Cottage
Palgrave: Ivy Cottage
Palgrave: The A143 with the road to Thrandeston leaving right
Palgrave: The A143 with the road to Thrandeston leaving right
Stuston, St Mary
Stuston, St Mary
Diss Station and car park There are quite a lot of these sort of factories in East Anglia, many are for beets, this being no exception. Frontier agriculture collect and process beets and grains. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.frontierag.co.uk/366-site-location/833-diss" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.frontierag.co.uk/366-site-location/833-diss">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>
Diss Station and car park
There are quite a lot of these sort of factories in East Anglia, many are for beets, this being no exception. Frontier agriculture collect and process beets and grains. LinkExternal link
Diss Station and car park
Diss Station and car park
Diss Station
Diss Station
Victoria Road, Diss From the end of Station Road
Victoria Road, Diss
From the end of Station Road
Bridge Road, Scole At the end of Diss Road. Looking towards the Crossways Inn.
Bridge Road, Scole
At the end of Diss Road. Looking towards the Crossways Inn.
Old Bury Road, Scole
Old Bury Road, Scole
Old Bury Road, Scole
Old Bury Road, Scole
Roundabout on Old Bury Road, Stuston
Roundabout on Old Bury Road, Stuston
Direction sign on Old Bury Road, Stuston
Direction sign on Old Bury Road, Stuston
Victoria Road at the junction of Victoria Close
Victoria Road at the junction of Victoria Close
Diss Road at the junction of Karen Close
Diss Road at the junction of Karen Close
Diss Road, Scole
Diss Road, Scole
St Andrew's Church, Scole
St Andrew's Church, Scole
Bungalows on Norwich Road, Scole
Bungalows on Norwich Road, Scole
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Stuston is located at Grid Ref: TM1378 (Lat: 52.358683, Lng: 1.132741)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Mid Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.358683,1.132741
Stuston
Created By: Potlatch 0.10b
Is In: Suffolk,England,UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2432591
Lat/Long: 52.3589272/1.1328511
Stuston House
Naptan AtcoCode: 390040087
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Stuston House
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Stuston House
Naptan NaptanCode: sufawadm
Naptan Street: Stuston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3610791/1.1323877
Stuston House
Naptan AtcoCode: 390040088
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Stuston House
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Stuston House
Naptan NaptanCode: sufawadp
Naptan Street: Stuston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3610483/1.1321946
Roundabout
Naptan AtcoCode: 390040805
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Roundabout
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan Landmark: Roundabout
Naptan NaptanCode: sufjgajd
Naptan Street: Stuston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3628464/1.132219
Roundabout
Naptan AtcoCode: 390040806
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Roundabout
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan Landmark: Roundabout
Naptan NaptanCode: sufjgajg
Naptan Street: Stuston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3625373/1.132344
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3565074/1.128409
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3572535/1.1268839
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3547023/1.1316245
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3557053/1.1301029
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: wooden_post
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IP21 7059
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.361161/1.1274847
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.361171/1.1274821
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.357265/1.1336356
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3611955/1.1274196
Historic: yes
Man Made: water_well
Pump: manual
Lat/Long: 52.3611828/1.1274495
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Attached to the back of an old red telephone box that is now a bookswap
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 24526AC7-A216-4861-865A-B04800D1BAEB
Lat/Long: 52.3611819/1.1274906
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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