Crowfield

The Sign
The village sign was unveiled by Roy Hudd OBE in February of 2014, situated in the village by the village hall, over a mile away from the church. The main feature of the sign is the church of All Saints, showing different aspects on the two sides of the sign. The sign is a rebus of its name with crows in a ploughed field. Other features on the sign include grapes and wheat as well as a cartwheel and windmill. The windmill is now disused. The sign was erected to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, albeit a little late and is made of carved wood.

The Name and Population
The village name was called "Crofelda" in the Domesday Book and Croffeld in 1230. The word derives from Old English meaning "open land by the nook or corner". The population was 361 in 2011.

Other Points of Interest

Most of the church is Victorian, but the south porch is 16th century as well as a couple of other features. There is a crow on top of the belcote adding to the weather vane. There is a royal arms of Queen Victoria sited in one of the windows and the angels in the roof bear many names that I am not sure of their relevance.

Crowfield All Saints with the crow weathervane on top of the belcote