2021
TL7857 : Chedburgh village sign
taken 4 years ago, near to Chedburgh, Suffolk, England
This is 1 of 4 images, with title Chedburgh village sign in this square
Chedburgh village sign
The sign depicts an Avro Lancaster of the type based at RAF Chedburgh during World War II. Below and on the ground, are a pair of heavy horses ploughing the fertile clay soil and a wheatsheaf standing in a field. It is the result of their yearlong labours and symbolic of the agricultural heritage of the parish. Link
The sign replaced an earlier version Link with the same theme.
The sign replaced an earlier version Link with the same theme.
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
- TL7857, 35 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 26 February, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TL 7894 5756 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:11.2350N 0:36.9720E - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)