The Sign
The sign was erected in 1990 and is located in the centre of the village on Coronation Green. The sign includes the church of St Mary in the background, a large pitcher known as a 'gotch' on the left, an old windmill that has now gone and scenes from the countryside shown by the wheatsheaf's and dog daises in the foreground. The pitcher also depicts the church, oak leaves and ears of wheat.

The Name and Population
The population was 326 at the 2011 census. It was known as Hilderclea  in the Domesday Book. The name could mean "Hilderic's wood or clearing", from Old English.

Other Points of Interest
Hinderclay is known for its gotch, a large, leather beer pitcher used by the bellringers. The one owned by the church has a date of 25th March 1724 an was displayed in the Moyse's museum in Bury St Edmunds.

St. Mary's Well: perennial spring near to Thelnetham church (but within Hinderclay parish) − said to possess curative properties for healing weak eyes.