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'''West Raynham''' is a village in the county of [[Norfolk]]. Located close to the [[A1065 road| A1065]] road, some 5 miles SW of [[Fakenham]] and is the largest village on the Raynham estate. The river [[Wensum]] flows nearby. The village can trace its origins back and before the [[Domesday]] survey of 1086 when it was known as ''Reinham''.<ref name= raynham>[http://www.raynham.org/content/view/29/32/ The Raynhams] Retrieved [[February 12]] [[2008]]</ref>
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'''West Raynham''' is a village and former [[civil parish]], now in the parish of [[Raynham, Norfolk|Raynham]], in the [[North Norfolk]] district, in the county of [[Norfolk]], England. It is located close to the [[A1065 road]], some five miles southwest of [[Fakenham]] and is the largest village on the Raynham estate. The river [[Wensum]] flows nearby. In 1931, the parish had a population of 241.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10195597/cube/TOT_POP|title=Population statistics West Raynham AP/CP through time|publisher=[[A Vision of Britain through Time]]|accessdate=28 January 2023}}</ref>

== History ==
The village can trace its origins back and before the [[Domesday]] survey of 1086 when it was known as ''Reinham''.<ref name="raynham">{{Cite web |title=The Raynham |url=http://www.raynham.org/content/view/29/32/ |website=raynham.org |access-date=12 February 2008 |archive-date=23 July 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723220856/http://www.raynham.org/content/view/29/32/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The villages name means 'Regna's homestead/village' or 'Regna's hemmed-in land'.<ref>{{cite web | title=Key to English Place-names | website=Key to English Place-names | url=http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Norfolk/Raynham%20East%20South%20and%20West | access-date=2023-01-21}}</ref>

On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Raynham.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10195597|title=Relationships and changes West Raynham AP/CP through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=28 January 2023}}</ref>


== The Raynhams ==
== The Raynhams ==
Today, The Raynhams would cover West, [[East Raynham| East]] and [[South Raynham, Norfolk| South Raynham]], a large area of farmland known as Raynham Park, which the Raynham villages and the 17th century Raynham Hall border.<ref name= raynham/>
Today, The Raynhams would cover West, [[East Raynham|East]] and [[South Raynham, Norfolk|South Raynham]], a large area of farmland known as Raynham Park, which the Raynham villages and the 17th-century Raynham Hall border.<ref name= "raynham"/>


== Raynham Hall ==
== Raynham Hall ==
[[Image:Raynham Hall.jpg|thumb|left| Raynham Hall]]
The hall is a rectangular mansion built of brick and stone dressings. Work commenced in 1619 and was completed in 1630. It is the seat of the Townshend family, and is owned today by the 7th [[Marquis Townshend]].<ref name= raynham/>
[[Raynham Hall]] is a rectangular [[mansion]] built of brick and stone dressings. Work commenced in 1619, and was completed in 1630. It is the seat of the Townshend family, and is owned today by the 7th [[Marquis Townshend]].<ref name= "raynham"/>


== The Church of St Margaret ==
== The Church of St Margaret ==
The church was first built in the 11th century. It fell into ruins from the 1720s, when the lead roof was removed to help pay for the for the restoration of St Marys at East Raynham. The ruin has now been consolidated and the church is now back in occasional use.<ref>[http://www.acny.org.uk/venue.php?V=2710 Church history] Retrieved [[February 12]] [[2008]]</ref> <ref>[http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/westraynham/westraynham.htm St Margarets] Retrieved [[February 12]] [[2008]]</ref>
The church was first built in the 11th century. It fell into ruins from the 1720s, when the lead roof was removed to help pay for the restoration of St Marys at East Raynham. The ruin has now been consolidated and the church is now back in occasional use.<ref>[http://www.acny.org.uk/venue.php?V=2710 Church history] Retrieved February 12, 2008 {{deadlink|date=January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Norfolk Churches | website=THE NORFOLK CHURCHES SITE | url=http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/westraynham/westraynham.htm | access-date=2023-01-21}}</ref>

== RAF West Raynham ==
The former [[List of former Royal Air Force stations|Royal Air Force station]], [[RAF West Raynham]], is located 2 miles west of the village. It opened in 1939 and closed in 1994, when it was sold to a property developer. Most of the properties are empty and in need of restoration, but people do currently live on the site and all houses are available to rent. There is also a small shop on site. In 2010, the paranormal television series ''[[Most Haunted]]'' filmed 5 episodes on the base.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spook Search at West Raynham |url=http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/spook_search_at_west_raynham_1_537396 |website=lynnnews.co.uk}}{{dead link|date=November 2023}}</ref>


== Recreation ==
== Recreation ==
Much of the area can be visited by a circular walk which takes in [[woodland| mixed woodland]], [[Water-meadows| water meadows]], [[arable land]] and historic buildings, almost entirely on the Raynham estate.<ref>[http://www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk/walk-51.asp?id=51 Circular walk] Retrieved [[February 12]] [[2008]]</ref>
Much of the area can be visited by a circular walk which takes in [[woodland|mixed woodland]], [[Water-meadows|water meadows]], [[arable land]] and historic buildings, almost entirely on the Raynham estate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk/walk.aspx?id=51|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090725145840/www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk/walk.aspx?id=51|archive-date=2009-07-25|title=Norfolk Circular Walks}}</ref>


== References ==
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== External links==

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*[http://www.westraynham.norfolk.sch.uk West Raynham primary school]
*[http://www.northnorfolk.org/downloadfiles/community_transport_North_Norfolk.pdf Community transport]


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The ruins of St Margaret's church
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52°47′36″N 0°46′28″E / 52.79334°N 0.77447°E / 52.79334; 0.77447

West Raynham is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Raynham, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located close to the A1065 road, some five miles southwest of Fakenham and is the largest village on the Raynham estate. The river Wensum flows nearby. In 1931, the parish had a population of 241.[1]

History

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The village can trace its origins back and before the Domesday survey of 1086 when it was known as Reinham.[2]

The villages name means 'Regna's homestead/village' or 'Regna's hemmed-in land'.[3]

On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Raynham.[4]

The Raynhams

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Today, The Raynhams would cover West, East and South Raynham, a large area of farmland known as Raynham Park, which the Raynham villages and the 17th-century Raynham Hall border.[2]

Raynham Hall

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Raynham Hall

Raynham Hall is a rectangular mansion built of brick and stone dressings. Work commenced in 1619, and was completed in 1630. It is the seat of the Townshend family, and is owned today by the 7th Marquis Townshend.[2]

The Church of St Margaret

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The church was first built in the 11th century. It fell into ruins from the 1720s, when the lead roof was removed to help pay for the restoration of St Marys at East Raynham. The ruin has now been consolidated and the church is now back in occasional use.[5][6]

RAF West Raynham

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The former Royal Air Force station, RAF West Raynham, is located 2 miles west of the village. It opened in 1939 and closed in 1994, when it was sold to a property developer. Most of the properties are empty and in need of restoration, but people do currently live on the site and all houses are available to rent. There is also a small shop on site. In 2010, the paranormal television series Most Haunted filmed 5 episodes on the base.[7]

Recreation

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Much of the area can be visited by a circular walk which takes in mixed woodland, water meadows, arable land and historic buildings, almost entirely on the Raynham estate.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Population statistics West Raynham AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "The Raynham". raynham.org. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2008.
  3. ^ "Key to English Place-names". Key to English Place-names. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Relationships and changes West Raynham AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  5. ^ Church history Retrieved February 12, 2008 [dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Norfolk Churches". THE NORFOLK CHURCHES SITE. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Spook Search at West Raynham". lynnnews.co.uk.[dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Norfolk Circular Walks". Archived from the original on 25 July 2009.
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