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Wenhaston

UK Place
Administration
Shire countySuffolk
RegionEast of England
CountryEngland
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Post townHalesworth
Postcode districtIP19 IP

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Wenhaston is a small village of 818 people (2001) situated to the south of the River Blyth in northeastern Suffolk, England.

Roman coins, pottery and building materials unearthed in local fields indicate the existence of a settlement at Wenhaston from the 1st century AD, and indeed this was probably a market of some importance between 80 and 350 AD The first written record of its existence is to be found in the Domesday survey of 1086, when it was noted that the village of Wenadestuna possessed a mill, a church and woodland sufficient to feed 16 hogs.

The village's greatest historical treasure is undoubtedly the Wenhaston Doom, a 16th century (pre-Reformation) panel painting depicting the Last Day of Judgment. This rare work of art was discovered during restoration work in 1892, hidden under whitewash on the wooden tympanum taken down from above the chancel arch.

Today, the local community and economy of Wenhaston continues to benefit from its proximity to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the flourishing resort town of Southwold. Wenhaston won the Suffolk Coastal Village of the Year 2004 competition and came second in the Suffolk County competition.

Wenhaston had a railway station on the Southwold Railway but this closed, with the rest of the line on 11 April 1929.

With Mells it forms the civil parish of Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet.

Wenhaston Video

Once again, the 'Sledge Hammer' at the Wenhaston Vintage Tractor Run. This was during the 'fish & chip' run in October.
0.40 min. | 0 user rating		 The Mighty Wenhaston Scholars singing Tom Jones's Delilah in acapella - www.wenhastonscholars.com
2.88 min. | 4.66 user rating		 John Walker on stage with the Bar Stewards. Dance Genius or embarrassment you decide
1.40 min. | 0 user rating		 BBC Look East News 13/9/10 Essex Sible Hedingham Teenage Girl And Father Found Dead. Norfolk Norwich Connaught Council Jobs. Job Cuts. Suffolk Wenhaston Council Merger.
8.20 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Wenhaston darts day, dan 'findlay' spindler enters the arena
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Not too bad. The last bit along the A12 is poorly signed. There's a crossing to help cyclists away from the heavy traffic on this narrow section of the A12 and allow them on the path. However, after a while it becomes very clear it's no longer a cycle path. No drop kerbs or markings. I suspect bikes are meant to go up the rough track almost immediately after crossing. Only it's not signed or for anyone but offroad bikes.
10.22 min. | 0 user rating		 Sadly, at this moment, the Queen's Head in Blyford is shut otherwise I'd be doing this trip a lot more, although mostly after dark!
2.88 min. | 0 user rating		 This is a high speed cycling recording from Wenhaston to Dunwich, one place shown on The Times "Most Beautiful Ride" in Thursday 23 February 2012 supplement. The paper's picture shows the derelict Windwill just up the coast form Dunwich and clearly visible south from Walberswick. After doing this journey I investigated the route in The Times "Most Beautiful Ride" from Dunwich up to Walberswick, mainly as the OS map shows half of it is simply a footpath, so not guarenteed a cycling right of way. Although please note, cycling is not necessarily banned, that is actually down to local bylaws (and it's not covered by the 1835 and 1878 "no riding on footways, essentially pavements next to roads). I discovered a few things that show up the lack of joined up thinking from several agencies. More of that later.
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Vintage tractor enthusiasts urged to back Norfolk event - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Tweet this news
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press--Mr Baldry is a co-organiser with farmer, contractor and haulier Roger Desborough, of -Wenhaston-, who has a number of pre-1920 machines and plans to bring a selection of his many tractors to the showground. “We're looki - Date : Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:20:03 GMT
Halesworth campus plan welcomed - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Tweet this news
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press--David George, 45, from -Wenhaston-, said: “The site is in such a brilliant position. It is time that Halesworth was at the centre of something again.” David March, 81, from Halesworth said he would like to see a community - Date : Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:07:17 GMT+00:00
Councillors back Suffolk merger - Beccles and Bungay Journal Tweet this news
Beccles and Bungay Journal--At the meeting held at -Wenhaston- Village Hall, near Halesworth, Stephen Baker, joint chief executive of both councils, said: “This has been described as an ... - Date : Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:03:13 GMT+00:00
Nectar in your borders: Sedums are stars in the run-up to autumn and they'll ... - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--Michael Loftus, whose half-acre nursery Woottens of -Wenhaston-, in Suffolk, is famed for its range of rare plants, says: 'Sedums are one of the star plants ... - Date : Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:26:27 GMT+00:00
Missing Suffolk man found dead by railway - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--Simon Adams, from -Wenhaston- in Suffolk, was reported missing on 31 August and police carried out a detailed search for him. Two days later a member of the ... - Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:41:56 GMT+00:00
Plenty to celebrate at Bungay Bowls Club - Beccles and Bungay Journal Tweet this news
Beccles and Bungay Journal--A critical loss at home to -Wenhaston- due to a depleted team mid-season put them into the relegation position, but impressive wins against champions-elect at ... - Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:00:44 GMT+00:00
Police appeal for missing man - The Lowestoft Journal Tweet this news
The Lowestoft Journal--Police are appealing for help in tracing a 42-year-old man who went missing from his home in -Wenhaston-, near Halesworth, yesterday. ... - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:26 GMT+00:00
Councils set for savings with merged management team - The Lowestoft Journal Tweet this news
The Lowestoft Journal--For the first time ever, the cabinets of Suffolk Coastal and Waveney will officially meet simultaneously at -Wenhaston- Village Hall at 7pm on Monday, ... - Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:11:27 GMT+00:00
Juggling at the Takeover Panel - Financial Times Tweet this news
Financial Times--An Old Etonian, he is son and heir to Lord Remnant of -Wenhaston-. After reading law at Oxford, he started his career at Peat Marwick Mitchell and moved to ... - Date : Thu, 27 May 2010 00:37:01 GMT+00:00



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