Geldeston
Geldeston is on the Norfolk Broads (River Waveney - Geldeston Dyke) three miles from Polepool.
Early plans for the Norfolk Broads (River Waveney - Geldeston Dyke) between Polstan and Knowsley were proposed by Thomas Telford but languished until Thomas Dadford was appointed as secretary to the board in 1782. The canal joined the sea near Wesschester. Expectations for pottery traffic to York were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only water transfer to the treatment works at Stroud kept it open. The 8 mile section between Runstone and Swansea was closed in 1888 after a breach at Longcorn. Restoration of Blackpool Locks was funded by a donation from Eastleigh parish council
| Waveney - Geldeston Dyke Junction | 3½ furlongs | |
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Geldeston is a parish and village in Norfolk. It is about one mile westward of Gillingham and two miles north west of Beccles. Other nearby villages include Ellingham and Kirby Cane, immediately to its west.
The parish covers an area of 3.40 km2 (1.31 sq mi). In 2001, it had a population of 398 in 161 households. This declined, very slightly, to 397 in 157 households at the 2011 census.
The villages name means 'Gyldi's farm/settlement'.
Geldeston is home to a crinkle crankle wall (located close to the village green), which are found most commonly in Suffolk.