The Sign
The sign was erected to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977 and made by Harry Carter. The sign is located in Forward Green. The church of St Mary stands proudly on top, above the village name. Below the name is a Roman in his chariot which relates to the A1120 running through the village being a Roman road and that there was a way station here. On the left of the chariot is a blacksmith plying his trade with horseshoes behind him; this could relate to Bob Haggar who was the local Smithy for 80 years. On the right is a depiction of the traditional farming method of ploughing by hand. Below the main panel is a shield with the erection date and a woman on the left drawing water from the village pump and a wicker basket on the right, which was once a cottage industry in the area.

The Name and Population
The population was 629 at the 2011 census. Known as Sta / Stal / Stan(a)ham in the Domesday Book. The name means "Stone homestead/village", from Old English. Earl Roger Bigod held from at least 1212.

Other Points of Interest
Earl Stonham is most famous for its church. St. Mary's Church is known for its ornately carved single hammerbeam roof which depict many different scenes, including court jesters, foxes, and many angels.