2009
TG0136 : Bale village sign
taken 15 years ago, near to Bale, Norfolk, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title Bale village sign in this square
Bale village sign
The sign commemorates The Bale Oak which stood on this spot until 1800 when it was removed to Cranmer Hall. The tree measured 36 feet in circumference, was over 500 years old. The upper part of the sign depicts the Bale oak. Francis Blomefield wrote: “its hollow so large that ten or twelve men may stand within it and a cobbler had his shop and lodge there of late and it is or was used for a swinestry.” (pig sty), both of which are depicted. Other details in the post include references to the local trades and agriculture. Link
Village Signs of East Anglia
Village signs are typically placed along the principal road or in a prominent location such as a village green or close by the church. The design often depicts a particularly feature of the village or a scene from its history, heritage, or culture. They are typically made of wood or metal or a combination of both, the designs are often made by the local community.
Although they do appear in villages and towns all over the country they are more prominent in East Anglia than elsewhere in the country.
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- Grid Square
- TG0136, 62 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 8 August, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 10 February, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TG 010 367 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:53.4408N 0:59.2440E - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)