It lies immediately to the south of the River Waveney around 3 miles (4.8 km) north-east of Eye and the same distance south-east of Diss.

The village of Scole is 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east across the River Waveney.

It is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 14th century.

[4] On 19 July 1960 Victor XH617, of 57 Squadron from RAF Honington, crashed with three killed and two survivors.

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