Debenham
| Debenham | |
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| File:Debenham-village-sign.jpg Debenham village sign | |
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| Area | 16.89 km2 (6.52 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,210 (2011) inc Winston & Aspall[1] |
| • Density | 131/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM173632 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stowmarket |
| Postcode district | IP14 |
| Dialling code | 01728 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Debenham is a village and civil parish located 11 miles (18 km) north of Ipswich[2] in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England.[3] The River Deben rises in the parish, and flows along a prolonged ford through the village.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]In 1086, Debenham was a comparatively large village of 69 households in the hundred of Claydon.[5]
In 1991, Prince Alexandre of Belgium was married in the village, however the marriage was kept a secret until 1998.[6]
At the 2001 census the parish population was recorded as 1,728[7] increasing to 2,210 at the 2011 census though including the parishes of Aspall and Winston. It is currently estimated to be 2,274.[8]
In November 2020, filming on the thriller movie Confession started at Debenham Church. The film stars Colm Meaney.[9] St Mary's Arts Exhibition started in 1976 and runs each year during the summer.[10]
Village facilities
[edit | edit source]Village amenities and facilities include a post office, library, pharmacy, doctors' surgery, osteopath, a police station and fire station, cafes, a supermarket, a newsagents, green grocers, butcher, baker, florist and antiques dealer, and hardware and pottery outlets as well as a veterinary practice. There are currently two pubs, the Woolpack and the Debenham Lion.
Football
[edit | edit source]The local football club, Debenham LC is based at the village's leisure centre and plays in Division One of the Eastern Counties League.[11]
Schools
[edit | edit source]Debenham High School first opened in 1964 on Gracechurch Street and caters for 650 pupils aged 11–16. Debenham also has a primary school, Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School, for ages 5–11 on School Corner.[12]
References
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- ^ Open Domesday Online: Debenham
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- ^ Debenham Profile Archived 22 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine OCSI commissioned by Suffolk Acre 2007
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External links
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- Village website
- Debenham Leisure Centre website
- Debenham Family History website
- St Mary Magdalene church (Anglican)
- The Forge Community Church website
- Debenham Arts Festival Website
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