Village in Norfolk, England
Human settlement in England
Buckenham is a small village in the civil parish of Strumpshaw, in the Broadland district, Norfolk, England. It is situated on the northern bank of the River Yare, around 7 miles (11 km) south-east of Norwich. In 1931, the parish had a population of 128.[1]
History
Buckenham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for 'Bucca's homestead'.[2] On 1 April 1935, the civil parish was abolished and merged with Strumpshaw.[3]
In the Domesday Book, Buckenham is recorded as consisting of 195 households, with the principal landowners being King William, Bury St Edmunds Abbey and William d'Ecouis.[4]
Places of interest
The parish church of St Nicholas is Grade I listed and is currently in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
The nearby Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve is a haven for birdwatching, including taiga bean geese, lapwings and wigeons.
Transport
Buckenham railway station serves the village, outlying communities and the RSPB reserve. It is a stop on the Wherry Lines, with limited services to Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.[5]
War memorial
Buckenham's war memorial is a stone Cross of Sacrifice located in St. Nicholas' churchyard. It lists the following names for the First World War:
The following are listed for the Second World War:
References
External links
Media related to Buckenham at Wikimedia Commons