Roydon Village

Roydon is situated approximately 1 mile west from the market town of Diss on the border of Norfolk & Suffolk. The name Roydon means ‘Rye Hill’ (the Church stands on a small hill overlooking the River Waveney). The first reference to the village is in c1035 (Rygedune) and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 (Regadona & Ragheduna). The older part of the village is along Manor Road and Snow Street where several period properties are found. Brewers Green is a picturesque area with tranquil ponds, one of which is called ‘The Dipping Pond’. This area was mentioned in connection with the 1893 Roydon Riots against enclosure. It is common land where grazing rights are still upheld. To the south of the village is Roydon Fen, a local nature reserve.