Loddon, Norfolk
Encyclopedia
Loddon is a small market town about 12 miles (19.3 km) southeast of Norwich
on the River Chet
, a tributary of the River Yare
within The Broads
in Norfolk, England. The name "Loddon" is thought to mean muddy river in Celtic
in reference to the Chet.
and Barton
between the Bishops of Bury
, Ely
and St Benet of Holme
. Ælfric held 450 acres (1.8 km²) of land in Loddon and was by far the biggest landowner. His manor house is believed to have been close by the church overlooking the river and the fields are known as Manor Yards.
The Parish Council adopted Ælfric for Loddon's town sign in 1961 and the bronze
statue still stands on Farthing Green.
has been flood
ed many times through history, the worst, or at least the best documented occasions were seen in August 1912 and September 1968.
At about midnight on 27 August 1912 a portion of the roadway was washed away and soon afterwards part of the bridge caved in. The footbridge across the river between the two industrial sites disappeared downstream. The Mill was in great jeopardy and forty men worked hard to preserve as much of the road as possible. The piling and the banks of the Chet were washed away and some of the wherries
broke their moorings.
On 12 September 1968 a great storm followed a very wet summer, so when the heavy rain came that night, the ground was too waterlogged to let the rain drain away. According to the Eastern Daily Press
it had been Norfolk's wettest ever September day. The torrential rain was accompanied by thunder and lightning and many roads were inches deep in water.
Council with local representation carried out by the Loddon Parish Council. The current local councillors are Lady Kate Hartland, Mr. Adrian Gunson and Mr. Colin Gould. The current members of the parish council are: Jude Bissett, Bruce Corke, Peter Floyd, Judith Gray, Jane Hale, Dorothy Jones, Sarah Morris, Calvin Stubbs, Margaret Wallace, Linda Wilson & Stuart Wilson.
), to "Farthing Green House", which is a good example of Georgian architecture
.
The town centre of Loddon, a designated conservation area, is dominated by the Holy Trinity Church dates from 1490 by Sir James Hobart who lived at Hales Hall
, and was Attorney General
to King Henry VII. The outside of the building is faced with flintwork and the interior contains a hammerbeam roof, Jacobean pulpit
, early Edwardian
pews with carved poppy-head
ends, several table-top tombs, an ancient poor-box and a panel on the painted rood
screen which shows William of Norwich
, a boy martyr who is reputed to have been crucified
in the 12th century. There is also a medieval baptismal font
set high on three steps, however despite its shaft and bowl were originally carved and painted, they were defaced during periods of iconoclasm
.
The church is said to have possibly replaced an earlier Norman
church and an even older one built by St Felix, Bishop of East Anglia
, about 630.
and a watermill at Chedgrave
in the early 1330s, but there is no evidence for the sites of these mills. The present mill, Loddon watermill near the town centre which is no longer functioning, was built in the 18th century with the river diverted to run underneath it. Loddon watermill was sometimes known as Chedgrave mill and is one of the earliest recorded buildings in the town. It was built of weatherboard with a pantiled roof and was situated quite close to the centre of the town. The mill pool was never very big, but was apparently a widened and deepened Y shaped section of river up stream of the mill. This produced adequate power for the miller to meet the needs of the local farmers and villagers. The mill still retains 19th-century milling equipment.
When the mill was built it was found that the best position for the mill involved diverting the river Chet to the south of its natural course. This involved considerable effort and expense and in times of severe flood the river attempts to flow via its original channel.
The red brick building was very ornate, as was the style of many Victorian
architects. The oldest photograph available shows much fancy brickwork and ornamentation. A great deal of this has succumbed to time and either fallen or been removed for safety. However, the 'Elizabethan style' windows are virtually intact.
The building is on the buildings at risk register.
and Chinese
, plus an award-winning Bangladeshi restaurant. There is also a movie rental store, a beauty salon, two estate agents, a chemist, a doctors
, a Garden shop, a veterinarian
, a bank
, a post office
, a dentist
,a library ,a charity shop, Little gems (a baby shop), opticians and a hardware store
. There are three public houses in central Loddon: The Angel, The Swan and The King's Head. The Swan is currently closed.
Loddon Water mill is now a complementary health practice.
, one of the few schools in the country to have a ‘classroom of the future
'. This futuristic classroom lasted approximately 2 months before all the tablets had to be replaced, much to the pupil's dismay. There is also Loddon nursery school education. Hobart is currently at the end of extensive construction work to improve and expand the school. An independent school Langley School, lies just to the North of Loddon at Langley Park
.
The first records about schooling in Loddon mention the school in what is now called he Priest's room in the Holy Trinity Church in 1781. The 19th century saw considerable changes, including a rise in the population and consequently in the number of children. It also saw a rise in the popularity of nonconformist religions and a certain amount of competition in the provision of education for the young.
As well as the established schools there were several private schools in the village at one time or another. The 1851/61/71 census figures show a private school on the east side of Bridge Street.
By 1856 it was decided to build a new school in Loddon for 180 pupils on the site of the old guildhall on Church Plain. Two thirds of the cost was to come from the Town Estates, which was revenue derived from the renting of Town Farm and other town lands. The rest came from public subscription and an appeal was set up to raise money from the community. The eventual result was a flint
faced Gothic Revival
building which is still used today as the Loddon Branch Library
.
The school term started in 1858 (although the building does not appear to have been finished until 1859), when 99 children from 3–13 years old were entered. Many would not stay at school long, nor attend regularly as the need to supplement the family income when possible could not be ignored. Many children had a long walk to school, which could be impossible in bad weather. This building was used as a school until 1969.
the north of the town has many boatyards situated on the River Chet. These provide yachtsmen and hire boat crews during the season and together with the boat-building and letting yards, make an important contribution to the economy of the town. Loddon also has a small industrial area situated at the south of the town. Engineering and other industries sited on this industrial estate provide employment for local people, However Ex press plastics one of the major employers has recently moved to Beccles
. The site is to become a small housing estate.
A famous East Anglian company Anglian Bus
started in Loddon in 1986 before expansion resulted in moving to Beccles
is one of the focal points for boating tourism within the southern Broads area and is the only such centre within South Norfolk District.
Further downriver still can be found Hardley Flood, a good spot for bird watching.
in the National Calor Village of the Year Competition. In December 2005 representatives from Loddon, including local business woman Caroline Dwen and Lady Kate Hartland, went to London
to the National Presentation Ceremony where the town had won the first prize for the East Region.
bypasses Loddon heading north-east to Norwich
and south-east to Beccles
and Lowestoft
. The route east to Great Yarmouth
lies along the B1136 and A143
.
570, run by Anglian Bus
which runs from Loddon to Seething
through to Norwich
.
577, run by Anglian Bus
which goes to Great Yarmouth
via Thurlton
or Beccles
in Suffolk
.
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
on the River Chet
River Chet
The River Chet is a small river in South Norfolk, England, and a tributary of the River Yare. It rises in Poringland and then flows eastwards through Alpington, Bergh Apton, Thurton and Loddon. At Loddon it passes under the A146 and then through Loddon Mill and into Loddon Staithe. From this point...
, a tributary of the River Yare
River Yare
The River Yare is a river in the English county of Norfolk. In its lower reaches the river connects with the navigable waterways of The Broads....
within The Broads
The Broads
The Broads are a network of mostly navigable rivers and lakes in the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The Broads, and some surrounding land were constituted as a special area with a level of protection similar to a UK National Park by The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act of 1988...
in Norfolk, England. The name "Loddon" is thought to mean muddy river in Celtic
Celtic languages
The Celtic languages are descended from Proto-Celtic, or "Common Celtic"; a branch of the greater Indo-European language family...
in reference to the Chet.
Origins
The earliest written mention of Loddon (Lodne) is in the will of Ælfric Modercope written in 1042 or 1043. In the will Ælfric split his land holdings in Loddon, Bergh AptonBergh Apton
Bergh Apton is a village and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England, 7 miles south-east of Norwich just south of the A146 between Yelverton and Thurton...
and Barton
Barton
Barton is an archaic English word meaning lands of the manor or meadow and may refer to several places or people:-Australia:* Barton, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra...
between the Bishops of Bury
Bury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, Ely
Bishop of Ely
The Bishop of Ely is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Ely in the Province of Canterbury. The diocese roughly covers the county of Cambridgeshire , together with a section of north-west Norfolk and has its see in the City of Ely, Cambridgeshire, where the seat is located at the...
and St Benet of Holme
Holme
-England:* Holme, Bedfordshire* Holme, Cambridgeshire* Holme, Cumbria* Holme, Lincolnshire* Holme, North Yorkshire* Holme, Nottinghamshire* Holme, West Yorkshire* Holme Fell, Cumbria* Holme Valley, West Yorkshire* Holme-next-the-Sea* Holme-on-Spalding-Moor...
. Ælfric held 450 acres (1.8 km²) of land in Loddon and was by far the biggest landowner. His manor house is believed to have been close by the church overlooking the river and the fields are known as Manor Yards.
The Parish Council adopted Ælfric for Loddon's town sign in 1961 and the bronze
Bronze
Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive. It is hard and brittle, and it was particularly significant in antiquity, so much so that the Bronze Age was named after the metal...
statue still stands on Farthing Green.
Modern times
Although Loddon and ChedgraveChedgrave
Chedgrave is a small village beside the River Chet, in Norfolk, England. It covers and had a population of 985 in 430 households as of the 2001 census.The Chet is known for its interesting ....
has been flood
Flood
A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. The EU Floods directive defines a flood as a temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water...
ed many times through history, the worst, or at least the best documented occasions were seen in August 1912 and September 1968.
At about midnight on 27 August 1912 a portion of the roadway was washed away and soon afterwards part of the bridge caved in. The footbridge across the river between the two industrial sites disappeared downstream. The Mill was in great jeopardy and forty men worked hard to preserve as much of the road as possible. The piling and the banks of the Chet were washed away and some of the wherries
Wherry
A wherry is a type of boat that was traditionally used for carrying cargo or passengers on rivers and canals in England, and is particularly associated with the River Thames and also with the Broadland rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk. London passenger wherries evolved into the Thames skiff, a...
broke their moorings.
On 12 September 1968 a great storm followed a very wet summer, so when the heavy rain came that night, the ground was too waterlogged to let the rain drain away. According to the Eastern Daily Press
Eastern Daily Press
The Eastern Daily Press, commonly referred to as the EDP, is a regional newspaper covering Norfolk, and northern parts of Suffolk and eastern Cambridgeshire, and is published daily in Norwich, UK....
it had been Norfolk's wettest ever September day. The torrential rain was accompanied by thunder and lightning and many roads were inches deep in water.
Governance
Run by South NorfolkSouth Norfolk
South Norfolk is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Long Stratton.-History:The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of Diss Urban District, Wymondham Urban District, Depwade Rural District, Forehoe and Henstead...
Council with local representation carried out by the Loddon Parish Council. The current local councillors are Lady Kate Hartland, Mr. Adrian Gunson and Mr. Colin Gould. The current members of the parish council are: Jude Bissett, Bruce Corke, Peter Floyd, Judith Gray, Jane Hale, Dorothy Jones, Sarah Morris, Calvin Stubbs, Margaret Wallace, Linda Wilson & Stuart Wilson.
Landmarks
Loddon has many fine buildings; from the 15th-century parish church of Holy Trinity, through the 18th-century "Loddon House" (originally a mental institutionPsychiatric hospital
Psychiatric hospitals, also known as mental hospitals, are hospitals specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders. Psychiatric hospitals vary widely in their size and grading. Some hospitals may specialise only in short-term or outpatient therapy for low-risk patients...
), to "Farthing Green House", which is a good example of Georgian architecture
Georgian architecture
Georgian architecture is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United...
.
Holy Trinity Church
Hales Hall
Hales Hall in Loddon, was once house of the Hobarts, namely Sir James Hobart, who became Attorney General to Henry VII in 1485.-History:There has been a house on this site for some 1100 years with the remaining buildings being late medieval, including the outer Gatehouse, Stewards and Guest...
, and was Attorney General
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
to King Henry VII. The outside of the building is faced with flintwork and the interior contains a hammerbeam roof, Jacobean pulpit
Pulpit
Pulpit is a speakers' stand in a church. In many Christian churches, there are two speakers' stands at the front of the church. Typically, the one on the left is called the pulpit...
, early Edwardian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
pews with carved poppy-head
Poppyhead (carving)
Poppyhead is a form of carving of the end of a bench or a choir stall. The carving consists of leaves and flowers, which are usually in the form of a fleur-de-lys....
ends, several table-top tombs, an ancient poor-box and a panel on the painted rood
Rood
A rood is a cross or crucifix, especially a large one in a church; a large sculpture or sometimes painting of the crucifixion of Jesus.Rood is an archaic word for pole, from Old English rōd "pole", specifically "cross", from Proto-Germanic *rodo, cognate to Old Saxon rōda, Old High German ruoda...
screen which shows William of Norwich
William of Norwich
William of Norwich was an English boy whose death was, at the time, attributed to the Jewish community of Norwich. It is the first known medieval accusation of ritual murder against Jews....
, a boy martyr who is reputed to have been crucified
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is an ancient method of painful execution in which the condemned person is tied or nailed to a large wooden cross and left to hang until dead...
in the 12th century. There is also a medieval baptismal font
Baptismal font
A baptismal font is an article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism of children and adults.-Aspersion and affusion fonts:...
set high on three steps, however despite its shaft and bowl were originally carved and painted, they were defaced during periods of iconoclasm
Iconoclasm
Iconoclasm is the deliberate destruction of religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives. It is a frequent component of major political or religious changes...
.
The church is said to have possibly replaced an earlier Norman
Normans
The Normans were the people who gave their name to Normandy, a region in northern France. They were descended from Norse Viking conquerors of the territory and the native population of Frankish and Gallo-Roman stock...
church and an even older one built by St Felix, Bishop of East Anglia
Bishop of East Anglia
The Bishop of East Anglia is the Ordinary of the modern Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia in the Province of Westminster, England.At present the see is vacant...
, about 630.
Watermill
There was a mill mentioned at Loddon in the Domesday BookDomesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
and a watermill at Chedgrave
Chedgrave
Chedgrave is a small village beside the River Chet, in Norfolk, England. It covers and had a population of 985 in 430 households as of the 2001 census.The Chet is known for its interesting ....
in the early 1330s, but there is no evidence for the sites of these mills. The present mill, Loddon watermill near the town centre which is no longer functioning, was built in the 18th century with the river diverted to run underneath it. Loddon watermill was sometimes known as Chedgrave mill and is one of the earliest recorded buildings in the town. It was built of weatherboard with a pantiled roof and was situated quite close to the centre of the town. The mill pool was never very big, but was apparently a widened and deepened Y shaped section of river up stream of the mill. This produced adequate power for the miller to meet the needs of the local farmers and villagers. The mill still retains 19th-century milling equipment.
When the mill was built it was found that the best position for the mill involved diverting the river Chet to the south of its natural course. This involved considerable effort and expense and in times of severe flood the river attempts to flow via its original channel.
Old Town Hall
According to the indenture dated 25 January 1870 James Cole Copeman conveyed to The Loddon Town Hall Company (Limited), for the sum for £30, the site on which to build the Town Hall. The actual building of the Town Hall must have been started before the conveyance was drawn up because the Petty Sessions were held in the Town Hall for the first time on Wednesday 10 August 1870.The red brick building was very ornate, as was the style of many Victorian
Victorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
architects. The oldest photograph available shows much fancy brickwork and ornamentation. A great deal of this has succumbed to time and either fallen or been removed for safety. However, the 'Elizabethan style' windows are virtually intact.
The building is on the buildings at risk register.
Town centre
There are many shops and services in central Loddon. These include; a tearoom, a co-op food store, two newsagents, two butchers, various take-aways such as fish and chipsFish and chips
Fish and chips is a popular take-away food in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada...
and Chinese
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is any of several styles originating in the regions of China, some of which have become highly popular in other parts of the world – from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa...
, plus an award-winning Bangladeshi restaurant. There is also a movie rental store, a beauty salon, two estate agents, a chemist, a doctors
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, a Garden shop, a veterinarian
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
, a bank
Bank
A bank is a financial institution that serves as a financial intermediary. The term "bank" may refer to one of several related types of entities:...
, a post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
, a dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
,a library ,a charity shop, Little gems (a baby shop), opticians and a hardware store
Hardware store
Hardware stores, sometimes known as DIY stores, sell household hardware including: fasteners, hand tools, power tools, keys, locks, hinges, chains, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, cleaning products, housewares, tools, utensils, paint, and lawn and garden products directly to consumers for...
. There are three public houses in central Loddon: The Angel, The Swan and The King's Head. The Swan is currently closed.
Loddon Water mill is now a complementary health practice.
Education
Loddon is home to three popular schools; Loddon Infant and Nursery, Loddon Junior and Hobart High SchoolHobart High School
Hobart High School is an English mixed sex secondary comprehensive school situated in the village of Loddon, near Norwich. It typically has around 850 students. The school has specialist science college status....
, one of the few schools in the country to have a ‘classroom of the future
Classroom of the future
The Classroom of the Future is an education project in the United Kingdom. Twelve local education authorities sharing about £13 million to develop around 30 pilot projects....
'. This futuristic classroom lasted approximately 2 months before all the tablets had to be replaced, much to the pupil's dismay. There is also Loddon nursery school education. Hobart is currently at the end of extensive construction work to improve and expand the school. An independent school Langley School, lies just to the North of Loddon at Langley Park
Langley Hall
Langley Hall is a red-brick building in the Palladian style, located in Loddon, Norfolk. It was built in 1737 for Richard Berney, on land that until the Dissolution of the Monasteries belonged to Langley Abbey, and sold two years later to George Proctor to enable Berney to repay his debts...
.
The first records about schooling in Loddon mention the school in what is now called he Priest's room in the Holy Trinity Church in 1781. The 19th century saw considerable changes, including a rise in the population and consequently in the number of children. It also saw a rise in the popularity of nonconformist religions and a certain amount of competition in the provision of education for the young.
As well as the established schools there were several private schools in the village at one time or another. The 1851/61/71 census figures show a private school on the east side of Bridge Street.
By 1856 it was decided to build a new school in Loddon for 180 pupils on the site of the old guildhall on Church Plain. Two thirds of the cost was to come from the Town Estates, which was revenue derived from the renting of Town Farm and other town lands. The rest came from public subscription and an appeal was set up to raise money from the community. The eventual result was a flint
Flint
Flint is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz, categorized as a variety of chert. It occurs chiefly as nodules and masses in sedimentary rocks, such as chalks and limestones. Inside the nodule, flint is usually dark grey, black, green, white, or brown in colour, and...
faced Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival architecture
The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
building which is still used today as the Loddon Branch Library
Library
In a traditional sense, a library is a large collection of books, and can refer to the place in which the collection is housed. Today, the term can refer to any collection, including digital sources, resources, and services...
.
The school term started in 1858 (although the building does not appear to have been finished until 1859), when 99 children from 3–13 years old were entered. Many would not stay at school long, nor attend regularly as the need to supplement the family income when possible could not be ignored. Many children had a long walk to school, which could be impossible in bad weather. This building was used as a school until 1969.
Industry
Previous industries included egg packing, corn grinding and Loddon even had a gas and brick works however nowadaysthe north of the town has many boatyards situated on the River Chet. These provide yachtsmen and hire boat crews during the season and together with the boat-building and letting yards, make an important contribution to the economy of the town. Loddon also has a small industrial area situated at the south of the town. Engineering and other industries sited on this industrial estate provide employment for local people, However Ex press plastics one of the major employers has recently moved to Beccles
Beccles
Beccles is a market town and civil parish in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk. The town is shown on the milestone as from London via the A145 Blythburgh and A12 road, northeast of London as the crow flies, southeast of Norwich, and north northeast of the county town of...
. The site is to become a small housing estate.
A famous East Anglian company Anglian Bus
Anglian Bus
Anglian Bus is a large independent bus operator based in Beccles in Suffolk, England. The company operates services over a wide area in both Norfolk and Suffolk, running a fleet of around 63 buses and coaches...
started in Loddon in 1986 before expansion resulted in moving to Beccles
Beccles
Beccles is a market town and civil parish in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk. The town is shown on the milestone as from London via the A145 Blythburgh and A12 road, northeast of London as the crow flies, southeast of Norwich, and north northeast of the county town of...
Tourism
Today the River ChetRiver Chet
The River Chet is a small river in South Norfolk, England, and a tributary of the River Yare. It rises in Poringland and then flows eastwards through Alpington, Bergh Apton, Thurton and Loddon. At Loddon it passes under the A146 and then through Loddon Mill and into Loddon Staithe. From this point...
is one of the focal points for boating tourism within the southern Broads area and is the only such centre within South Norfolk District.
Further downriver still can be found Hardley Flood, a good spot for bird watching.
Village of the Year
In 2005, Loddon was chosen to represent NorfolkNorfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
in the National Calor Village of the Year Competition. In December 2005 representatives from Loddon, including local business woman Caroline Dwen and Lady Kate Hartland, went to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to the National Presentation Ceremony where the town had won the first prize for the East Region.
Road
The A146A146 road
The A146 is a road that runs between two of East Anglia's largest population centres - Norwich in Norfolk and Lowestoft in Suffolk.The entire route has primary classification and as such has been improved over the years, although traffic levels can lead to delays.- Norwich :Before the construction...
bypasses Loddon heading north-east to Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
and south-east to Beccles
Beccles
Beccles is a market town and civil parish in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk. The town is shown on the milestone as from London via the A145 Blythburgh and A12 road, northeast of London as the crow flies, southeast of Norwich, and north northeast of the county town of...
and Lowestoft
Lowestoft
Lowestoft is a town in the English county of Suffolk. The town is on the North Sea coast and is the most easterly point of the United Kingdom. It is north-east of London, north-east of Ipswich and south-east of Norwich...
. The route east to Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is at the mouth of the River Yare, east of Norwich.It has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the sea...
lies along the B1136 and A143
A143 road
The A143 is a road that runs from Great Yarmouth in Norfolk to Haverhill in Suffolk.For much of the route the road is classified as a primary route. Over the years the road has been much improved with new by-passes opening at regular intervals...
.
Bus and coach
First Eastern Counties' X2 Service provides a half-hourly service to Norwich (taking 25 minutes) and Lowestoft (taking 52 minutes) via Beccles.570, run by Anglian Bus
Anglian Bus
Anglian Bus is a large independent bus operator based in Beccles in Suffolk, England. The company operates services over a wide area in both Norfolk and Suffolk, running a fleet of around 63 buses and coaches...
which runs from Loddon to Seething
Seething
Seething is a small village in Norfolk, England, about 9 miles south east of Norwich. It covers an area of and had a population of 341 in 141 households as of the 2001 census.Its church, St Margaret, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk....
through to Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
.
577, run by Anglian Bus
Anglian Bus
Anglian Bus is a large independent bus operator based in Beccles in Suffolk, England. The company operates services over a wide area in both Norfolk and Suffolk, running a fleet of around 63 buses and coaches...
which goes to Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is at the mouth of the River Yare, east of Norwich.It has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the sea...
via Thurlton
Thurlton
The village should not be confused with Thurton which is 6 miles to the west.Thurlton is a small village in South Norfolk, located 14 miles south-east of the city of Norwich, and 9 miles west of the Suffolk coastal town of Lowestoft.Thurlton is on the edge of the Broadland marshes to the south...
or Beccles
Beccles
Beccles is a market town and civil parish in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk. The town is shown on the milestone as from London via the A145 Blythburgh and A12 road, northeast of London as the crow flies, southeast of Norwich, and north northeast of the county town of...
in Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
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Nearest places
- ChedgraveChedgraveChedgrave is a small village beside the River Chet, in Norfolk, England. It covers and had a population of 985 in 430 households as of the 2001 census.The Chet is known for its interesting ....
— ½ mile (1 km) north - HalesHalesHales is a small village in Norfolk, England. It covers an area of and had a population of 479 in 192 households as of the 2001 census.-Church of St Margaret:...
— 1¼ miles (2 km) south-east - ThurltonThurltonThe village should not be confused with Thurton which is 6 miles to the west.Thurlton is a small village in South Norfolk, located 14 miles south-east of the city of Norwich, and 9 miles west of the Suffolk coastal town of Lowestoft.Thurlton is on the edge of the Broadland marshes to the south...
– 3½ miles (5½ km) east - ThurtonThurtonThe village should not be confused with Thurlton which is 6 miles to the east.Thurton is a village in South Norfolk lying 8½ miles south-east of Norwich on the A146 Norwich to Lowestoft road between Framingham Pigot and Loddon. The A146 effectively divides the village in two; a 40 mph limit...
– 2½ miles (4 km) north-west - SeethingSeethingSeething is a small village in Norfolk, England, about 9 miles south east of Norwich. It covers an area of and had a population of 341 in 141 households as of the 2001 census.Its church, St Margaret, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk....
- 3 miles (5 km) north-east
Sport
There is a local football team called Loddon United. The team plays at The Playing Field, Jubilee Hall (locally referred to as 'The Jub'), Georges Lane, Loddon. There is also a youth football club, Loddon Grasshoppers, with teams for under 8s up to under 15s, including an under 13s girls team.Notable people
- Adam DruryAdam DruryAdam James Drury is a professional footballer who plays for Norwich City.-Career:Drury joined Norwich City from Peterborough United in March 2001 for £500,000. He is a left-back and has been a regular for the Canaries since he signed for the club. He was voted Norwich City player of the year in...
– Footballer for Norwich City Football ClubNorwich City F.C.Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
resides in Loddon. - Davy JonesDavy Jones (actor)David Thomas "Davy" Jones is an English rock singer-songwriter and actor best known as a member of the Monkees.-Early life:...
from the Monkees lived here briefly as a boy.