Wangford Hundred

The hundred also contained the thirteen parishes (Ilketshall, South Elmham, Flixton and Homersfield) collectively known as The Saints.

[2] Eilert Ekwall, however, taking other early forms Wainforda, Weinforde and Weineford found in the 11th and 12th centuries, derived it (like Wangford in West Suffolk) from Old English wægn-ford, a ford that can be passed by a wagon or wain.

Wainford is located immediately downstream of a weir on the Waveney, on the eastern side of the bow of the river which surrounds the town of Bungay, below which it flows through the rich level pastures eastwards towards Beccles.

On the north bank is the parish of Ditchingham, the river meadows of which formed part of the ancient manor of Pirnhow.

The mill was active into the 20th century, when a large grain silo was built on the east side of the road.