The Sign
Hoo has a simple sign with a simple message “We are an agricultural community", showing the farmer behind a horse drawn plough. Although there are no inclines as depicted on the sign, Hoo is on a high point of the landscape, close to the River Deben. It was made by the patients of St. Audry's Hospital in Melton, part of the metalwork department. Erected a bit late in 1980 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee of 1977. It stands at the eastern side of the village.

The Name and Population
Known as Ho in 1042-66, then Hou or Hoi in 1066. Its name means the at "the spur of land", originating from Old English. It had a population 0f 86 persons in 2001, increasing to 160 in 2011, but this included Letheringham.

Other Points of Interest

The village name is probably the shortest in Suffolk, but has one of the longest church dedications of "St Andrew and St Eustachius". The church was used in the film "Akenfield", even though the book was probably based on neighbouring Charsfield; the churchyard was not big enough for filming here.

The parish has quite a few 16th century buildings including Hoo Hall, and has two medieval moated sites to the south.