Ellingham, Norfolk facts for kids
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| Area | 5.61 km2 (2.17 sq mi) |
| Population | 554 |
| • Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM360924 |
| • London | 95 miles (153 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BUNGAY |
| Postcode district | NR35 |
| Dialling code | 01508 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Ellingham is a small village in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) north-east of Bungay. The village sits near the River Waveney, which is a local river. Most of the people in Ellingham live in an area called Kirby Row, which is in the eastern part of the parish.
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Ellingham's Past: A Journey Through Time
The name Ellingham comes from an old language called Old English. It might mean "Ella's home" or "Ella's village." It could also mean "a settlement with lots of eels."
Long ago, during the time of the Roman Empire, people made pottery in Ellingham. Archaeologists have found evidence of about five Roman kilns here. A kiln is a special oven used for baking clay pots. One of these kilns was run by a person named Regalis, who moved to Ellingham from a place called Camulodunum.
In a very old book from 1086 called the Domesday Book, Ellingham is mentioned. It was a settlement with 31 households, which means about 31 families lived there. At that time, the village was part of the lands owned by King William I in East Anglia.
Ellingham Mill was a busy place for a long time. It worked from the 1100s until 1964. The mill would grind crops into flour for baking or food for animals. The old mill building is still standing today. It is waiting for a special plan to help protect it. The company Hovis even owned and ran the mill for a few years in the late 1940s.
During the Second World War, a small concrete shelter called a pillbox was built on the bridge over the River Waveney. This was to help defend the area.
Where is Ellingham? (Geography)
In 2011, a count of people called the 2011 Census showed that Ellingham had 554 residents. These people lived in 261 homes. The total area of the parish is about 5.61 square kilometers.
Ellingham is part of a larger area called South Norfolk. This area chooses a person to represent them in the UK Parliament. Currently, Richard Bacon MP from the Conservative Party represents this area. For local matters, Ellingham is part of the South Norfolk district.
St. Mary's Church: A Place of History
Ellingham has a church called Saint Mary's Church. It was built in the 1800s. Inside, you can see beautiful stained glass windows from the 1800s and 1900s. These windows show scenes like the Annunciation, which is when an angel visited Mary. They also show Christ the Shepherd and the Parable of the Sower. One window even shows St. Mary's church tower in the background. Other windows show the Adoration of the Magi and the biblical figures Naomi and Ruth.
Ellingham Hall: A Grand Old House
Ellingham Hall is a large house built in the 1700s. It was designed in the Georgian style, which was popular at the time. The first person to live there was Rev. William Johnson. Today, Ellingham Hall is used for several things. It is an organic farm, a place for weddings, and a venue for shooting events. The hall is currently owned by Vaughan Smith, who is an English soldier, farmer, and journalist.
Getting Around Ellingham (Transport)
The main road that goes through Ellingham is the A143. This road connects Great Yarmouth to Haverhill.
Ellingham also used to have a train station. Ellingham railway station opened in 1863. It was a stop on the Waveney Valley line, which ran between Tivetshall and Beccles. Today, the station in Beccles is still open and is the closest train station to Ellingham.
Famous Faces from Ellingham
- Vaughan Smith (born 1963) - An English soldier, farmer, and journalist.
Remembering Heroes: Ellingham's War Memorial
Ellingham has a special memorial to remember people from the village who died in wars. It is a stone column with a cross on top. You can find it in the churchyard of St. Mary's Church. The memorial lists the names of those who died during the First World War and the Second World War. These brave individuals served in different parts of the military.
See also
In Spanish: Ellingham para niños
