The Sign

The village sign is dominated by St George slaying the dragon; St George is the dedication of the church. The name of the village surrounds the main theme.

The Name and Population
St Cross South Elmham is one of a group of seven parishes known as the Suffolk 'Saints'. Elmham was known as Almeham, Elmeham in 1086 and Elmham in the 12th century. In 1252 it became Suthelmeham. The name means 'The homestead or village where elm trees grow'. However St Cross South Elmham was known as St George Southelmham on Hodskinson's map of 1783 and Sancroft or St George Southelmham on the 1837 Ordnance Survey map. The prefix was Sancroft in 1284 and Sandcroft in 1391, meaning 'the sandy croft or enclosure'. It had an estimated population of 217 in 2005.

Other Points of Interest

South Elmham Hall was once the country residence of the Bishop of Norwich.

South Elmham Minster is close by in a state of ruin, dating back to Roman times.

The church of St George is of Norman origin.