The Sign
The main part of the sign is split into four quarters with themes representing agriculture from the wheatsheaf and pigs, the community and religion with the church and in the bottom left, crows on a tree representing the nearby rookery. The sign was based on a design by Jack Wilson, funded by local business, villagers and the Suffolk County Council. The sign was erected in 2002 to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee as can be seen from the date and crown on the top.

The Name and Population
The population was 356 at the 2011 census. Called Assa, Essa & Hassa in 1086 and Assh in 1296 then Bokkynge Assh in 1411. Originally the name meant "(the place at) the ash tree(s)" from Old English, and later the manorial name was added from de Bocking family. The family took their name from Bocking in Essex.

Other Points of Interest
The church is dedicated to All Saints.

Peter Harold Wright, a Victoria cross recipient is buried in the churchyard.