Cawston, Norfolk
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N 52° 46.201 E 001° 09.699
31U E 375978 N 5848271
The original Cawston village sign of 1937 in St Agnes' church.
Waymark Code: WMQQRZ
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/20/2016
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"In 1937 the Cawston Sign was carved and painted by Mr. H. Carter of Swaffham, it was unveiled as a memorial of the Coronation of King George V1, by H.M. Lieut, of the County, Mr Colman and given by the Parish Council, the centre panel shows a weaver at his loom, and 4 smaller panels depict St. Agnes, to whom our Church is dedicated, a Dualstone, the "brazen gauntlet" symbol of John of Gaunt, once Lord of the Manor and a Ploughman.
Cawston Name:-
It is believed the Cawston Name probably originated in the Dark Ages in the 8th and 9th Centuries, the area was settled by Scandinavians who's leading family was called Kalf, hence Kalf Tun. In the Domesday survey of 1086 our village is called CAUPSTUNA and in later years it became CAUSTON then CAWSTON."
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The sign was originally located at the entrance of the railway station on the Reepham road, a replica of the sign now located at Church Close, Booton Road. The original is on display in St Agnes' church.