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East Raynham is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Raynham, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located on the A1065 some 4 miles (6.4 km) south-west of Fakenham. The River Wensum flows close to the village. The village can trace its origins back and before the Domesday survey of 1086 when it was known as Reinham.[1] Raynham, Massachusetts took the village's name at its incorporation in 1731 at the time of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674–1738), Leader of the House of Lords. In 1931 the parish had a population of 130.[2] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Raynham.[3]

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East Raynham
The Church of St Mary
East Raynham Location within Norfolk
OS grid reference	TF8725
• London	110 miles
Civil parish	Raynham
District	North Norfolk
Shire county	Norfolk
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Fakenham
Postcode district	NR21
Dialling code	01328
Police	Norfolk
Fire	Norfolk
Ambulance	East of England
UK Parliament	North Norfolk
List of places UK England Norfolk 52.79239°N 0.79876°E / 52.79239; 0.79876

The villages name means 'Regna's homestead/village' or 'Regna's hemmed-in land'.[4]

The Raynhams

Today, The Raynhams would cover the names of three villages East, West Raynham and South Raynham, a large area of farmland known as Raynham Park, which the Raynham villages and 17th century Raynham Hall border.

Raynham Hall

Raynham Hall is a rectangular mansion built of brick and stone dressings. Work commenced in 1619 and was completed in 1630. It is the seat of the Townshend family, and is owned today by the 8th Marquis Townshend.

The Church of St Mary

The church stands in the park of Raynham Hall. It was rebuilt in 1868 but retains the 15th century Easter Sepulchre. The 2nd Viscount, "Turnip" Townshend is buried here.[5] In 2002 the ring of eight bells was restored and augmented.[6] The Queen paid a private visit to the church in July 2002.[7]

Recreation

Much of the area can be visited by a circular walk, which takes in mixed woodland, water meadows, arable land and historic buildings, almost entirely on the Raynham estate.[8]

References

External links

• 2001 census
• Community transport

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