The Sign

Original Sign: The first sign was erected in 1981 and shows Edwardstone Hall former gatehouse, Temple Bar in the main panel. Sheaves of wheat are also present in the four corners. Unsure of the coat of arms, but could relate to field artillery. It looks like there are two carved horses on the side of the sign. A pheasant in the trees can be seen under the date on the post representing the countryside and what looks like a bird above the date.

Present Sign: Edwardstone Village Sign stands near the entrance of Edwardstone Millennium Green and was erected in 2000. The sign was constructed by Lambert Brothers of Boxford and depicts the village windmill, a smock mill which fell into disuse by the end of the 19th century and was demolished in 1965, and Temple Bar, the former gate house to Edwardstone Hall. An arch of trees surrounds the buildings representing the local woods.

The Name and Population
The population was 375 at the 2021 census. Known as Eduardestuna in 1086. The name means "Eadweard's farm or settlement" from Old English.

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

The parish contains the hamlets of Mill Green, Priory Green, Round Maple and Sherbourne Street, and Edwardstone Woods, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

A red brick archway and Lodge to Edwardstone Hall built in 1840 and named after the original Temple Bar on which it is said to have been modelled. The gateway has a 4-centred arch and an octagonal tower with a castellated parapet on the north side. Casement windows with "Tudor" arched top lights and brick hood moulds. A moulded brick band extends across the front between the storeys (Historic England).