Raveningham


Raveningham is a small village and parish in the county of Norfolk, England, about south-east of Norwich. It covers an area of and had a population of 157 in 61 households at the United Kingdom [Census 2001|2001 census], the population increasing to 162 at the 2011 Census.

Correct pronunciation

"Ran-ing'm"; "Raningham"; "Ranningham";

History

Raveningham is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as one of the settlements in Clavering hundred.
Raveningham Hall is the home of Sir Nicholas and Lady Bacon: Raveningham Hall Gardens are open to the public once a year as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Located within the premises is St Andrew’s Church, one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.

St Andrew's Church

The east window has glass by Kempe depicting the crucifixion flanked by St Peter and St Andrew.