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Cranworth, THETFORD, IP25 7SQ

The view is northwesterly.

The sign features the church of St Mary, the old village stocks, which although they are still evident in the village they are no longer in use. The tractor represents the agricultural community and its history. There is a tawny owl, lesser spotted woodpecker, a brace of pheasants representing the wildlife, and most unusually a Sandhill crane. The villages name means 'Crane enclosure‘. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6816149

The sign features the church of St Mary, the old village stocks, which although they are still evident in the village they are no longer in use. The tractor represents the agricultural community and its history. There is a tawny owl, great spotted woodpecker, a brace of pheasants representing the wildlife, and most unusually a Sandhill crane. The village's name means 'Crane enclosure'. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6816150

The memorial bears twelve names relating to WW1 and four relating to WW2 on the left side. The WW2 names are Albert CLARKE, Geoffrey EBBAGE, George Graves and Robert Harris.

14th century baptismal font. The main features of St Mary's church date from the 14th century; the tower has a parapet and, unusual for Norfolk, a recessed spire. The lead roof is from 1919. The church furniture is elaborately carved from oak, the communion rail has a design of mouchette wheels. The church contains a number of interesting wall monuments, most of these to the Gurdons who lived at Letton Hall. The church is kept locked but a key is readily available. For more information see: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/cranworth/cranworth.htm

Pilot Officer Noel George CROMIE (402516, RNZAF) was involved in an accident while towing a drogue in a live air firing exercise. He crashed in the sea while flying a Martinet of 11 OTU (Operational Training Unit). 11 OCU was stationed at RAF Westcott in Buckinghamshire along with its satellite station RAF Oakley. The reason he was buried here is not clear but it is possible that RAF Shipdham recovered the body and dealt with the interment.

Memorial to Brampton Gurdon of Letton, who led a regiment at the Battle of Naseby; he died in 1669 and is buried at neighbouring Southburgh > Image The main features of St Mary's church date from the 14th century; the tower has a parapet and, unusual for Norfolk, a recessed spire. The lead roof is from 1919. The church furniture is elaborately carved from oak, the communion rail has a design of mouchette wheels. The church contains a number of interesting wall monuments, most of these to the Gurdons who lived at Letton Hall. The church is kept locked but a key is readily available. For more information see: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/cranworth/cranworth.htm