2016
TF9919 : Worthing's new village sign
taken 9 years ago, near to Worthing, Norfolk, England
Worthing's new village sign
The new sign, erected in 2015 is moulded in fibreglass from the original wooden sign. Below the sign is an explanation of the features depicted.
Surmounting the sign is the 1800 year old Roman helmet found in the River Wensum; now in Norwich Museum. Worthing Mill and Mill House are illustrated and although the present mill only dates back 150 years, there has been a mill on the site since at least 1100.
Worthing Bridge over the River Blackwater and Horse Chestnut Tree also feature. Although the tree was felled in 2005 due to being in an advanced state of decay. The church is also featured with its stump of a tower. The sign says it's worth a visit, but it's always locked so I say don't bother. There is no welcome in a locked church. Finally the sign features highland cattle and sheep, illustrating the village's agricultural heritage.
Close up Link
Compare with the old sign Link
Surmounting the sign is the 1800 year old Roman helmet found in the River Wensum; now in Norwich Museum. Worthing Mill and Mill House are illustrated and although the present mill only dates back 150 years, there has been a mill on the site since at least 1100.
Worthing Bridge over the River Blackwater and Horse Chestnut Tree also feature. Although the tree was felled in 2005 due to being in an advanced state of decay. The church is also featured with its stump of a tower. The sign says it's worth a visit, but it's always locked so I say don't bother. There is no welcome in a locked church. Finally the sign features highland cattle and sheep, illustrating the village's agricultural heritage.
Close up Link
Compare with the old sign 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
- TF9919, 59 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 5 May, 2016 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 5 May, 2016
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TF 99862 19967 [1m precision]
WGS84: 52:44.4223N 0:57.5523E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TF 9985 1996
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
