The Sign
The main theme of the sign is the frame of an old windmill without its sails with a Viking longship enclosed at the top.

The Name and Population
Known as Gyselingham 1043-47 and Gislingaham, Gissilincham in 1086. The name means "The homestead or village of the family or followers of a man called Gysla", from Old English. The population was 1,040 at the 2011 census.

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