Little Cornard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Cornard |
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| Population | 286 (2011) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUDBURY |
| Postcode district | CO10 |
| Dialling code | 01787 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Little Cornard is a small village located in Suffolk, England. It is very close to a larger village called Great Cornard, about half a mile away. The village is found on the B1508 road, which connects Sudbury and Colchester.
Little Cornard is part of the Babergh area. In 2011, about 286 people lived there. The area also includes a small settlement known as Workhouse Green. The eastern edge of the village follows the River Stour. This river also marks the border between Suffolk and Essex.
The village is home to some important natural areas. These include the Cornard Mere Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are also two wildlife sites called Appletree Wood and Mumford Wood. These places help protect local plants and animals.
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All Saints Church: A Historic Building
The All Saints Church in Little Cornard is a very old and special building. It is made from flint and brick. The church was built a long time ago, in the 1300s and 1400s. It stands by itself in the fields and is considered a Grade I listed building. This means it is very important historically.
The Church Bells
The church tower has six bells. The two oldest bells were made in 1399 and 1597. Three more bells were cast around the 1700s. The newest bell was added in 2018 when the church was restored.
Little Cornard's Hymn Tune
The village of Little Cornard has a special connection to music. A hymn tune was named after it by a composer called Martin Shaw. This tune is used for two well-known hymns. One is Hills of the North, Rejoice by Charles E. Oakley. The other is Lord of our Growing Years by David Mowbray.
The Dragon Legend of Little Cornard
There is an old and exciting story about Little Cornard. People say that on September 26, 1449, two dragons fought in a meadow. This meadow was by the River Stour. One dragon was black and came from Kedington Hill in Suffolk. The other was red and came from Ballingdon Hill in Essex.
The legend says they fought for about an hour. In the end, the red dragon won the battle. After the fight, both dragons went back to their hills. The place where this mythical battle supposedly happened is still known today as Sharpfight Meadow.
