The Sign
The sign consists of five main elements and trees and flowers on an arched trellis (see below). The village hall sits centre stage, standing on a bridge over the River Gipping. Beneath the bridge is an old plough and a sheaf of corn representing Claydon's agriculture of days gone by. The whole sign is supported by an anvil representing the local blacksmith. The sign is made of painted wrought iron.

The Name and Population
The population was 2,197 at the 2011 census. It was called Clainduna in 1086 and Cleidun in 1198. The name means "The clayey hill" from Old English.

Other Points of Interest
The church is dedicated to St Peter.

Until the middle of last century there were limekilns, some chalk pits and a whiting manufactory. The site of one limekiln became world famous for its collection of roses put together by a former owner, Humphrey Brooke (seen around the trellis of the sign).