NEW signs have gone up around a village which have woven together the history of the settlement.

A campaign has been ongoing to create a visual identify for Enham Alamein, marking the village boundaries with appropriate signage and now, the final creations have been installed at the north and south ends of the village.

The signs, funded by Enham Alamein Parish Council, were designed by Councillor James Nash, Enham resident, artist and historian.

The design weaves together a number of key events and themes in the history of the village.

The Saxon crown at the top is a reference to The Royal Estate and the writing of the Enham Codes in the settlement in 1008 by King Ethelred, while the poppy relates to the poppies of Flanders and the close of WW1.

The rising sun is a reference to not only the sunrises and sunsets experienced in Enham, but also the close of the war with Japan, while the Pyramids of Egypt relate to the battle of El Alamein and the close of the Second World War in 1945.

Elsewhere, the Oak Tree is included to represent the strength of those that fought and suffered as a result of these conflicts while the the rolling hills are a reference to England, and Hampshire's tranquility and peace.

Heath Gunn, chief executive officer of Enham Trust, based in Enham Alamein, said of the new sign: “I’m delighted to see a brand new sign now marking the village boundaries whilst honouring the rich history of our corner of the world with moving imagery; from its naming in the year 1008 by King Ethelred, to the battle of El Alamein and the close of World War II in 1945. I’d like to congratulate and thank everyone involved in making this possible, including Councillor James Nash and the Enham and Alamein Parish Council.”