The Sign
Marlesford village sign depicts the old post mill which once stood in Mill Lane. The bridge over the River Ore, (represented by the wavy blue line at the bottom) is representative of the old bridge on the A12 before it was replaced by the much stronger flat bridge. The ford, from which Marlesford takes its name is crossed by a footbridge. The large tree is probably a willow which grows along the riverbank.

The painted wrought iron sign was designed by Donald Dunne, a local artist, made by Hector Moore at the Brandeston Forge and erected to commemorate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

The Name and Population
It was called Marlesforda, Merlesforda in 1086 and Marlesford in 1235. It probably means "The ford of a man called Maerel", from Old English. There is a crossing over the river Ore here. The population was 233 at the 2011 census.

Other Points of Interest
The village was served by Marlesford railway station until it closed in 1952.

The church is dedicated to St Andrew.