Reydon
The Sign
The sign was made by Pearce and Sons of Bredfield and painted by J. Barber. It is located on a small green at the junction with the main Southwold Road (A1095) and the A1127. It was erected in 1967.
The brick wall signifies strength in number, the cogwheel is symbolic of progress, also depicting the role played in the past by the village blacksmiths. The cross in the centre of the cogwheel represents the role of the church. The rye sheaf because the name Reydon derived from the word rye and hill and for the agricultural heritage. The oak tree represents the Reydon oaks which are still quite numerous, despite many being felled in the past for boat-building at neighbouring Southwold.
The Name and Population
The village was called Rienduna in 1086 and Reydone in 1284. The name means "The hill where rye is grown" from Old English. The population was 2,582 at the 2011 census.
Other Points of Interest
The church is dedicated to St Margaret.
Village Website