Debenham
| Debenham | |
|---|---|
 Debenham village sign | |
  Debenham Location within Suffolk | |
| 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 | |
| Website | http://www.debenhamsuffolk.co.uk/ |
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]
In 1086, Debenham was a comparatively large village of 69 households in the hundred of Claydon.[5]
At the 2001 census the parish population was recorded as 1,728[6] increasing to 2,210 at the 2011 census though including the parishes of Aspall and Winston. It is currently estimated to be 2,274.[7]
In 1991, Prince Alexandre of Belgium was married in the village, however the marriage was kept a secret until 1998.[8]
In November 2020, filming on the thriller movie Confession started at Debenham Church. The film stars Colm Meaney.[9]
Village facilities
[edit]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. There is currently one pub, the Woolpack; though it is hoped the Angel and Red Lion will be reopening soon.[10]
St Mary's Arts Exhibition started in 1976 and runs each year during the summer.[11] There is also a yearly fete on High Street.[citation needed]
Football
[edit]The local football club, Debenham LC is based at the village's leisure centre and plays in Division One of the Eastern Counties League.[12]
Schools
[edit]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.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ AA Book of British Villages. Drive Publications Limited. 1980. p. 143. ISBN 9780340254875.
- ^ OS Explorer map 211: Bury St.Edmunds and Stowmarket Scale: 1:25 000. Publisher:Ordnance Survey – Southampton A2 edition. Publishing Date:2008. ISBN 978 0319240519
- ^ "Fords in Suffolk". Wet Roads. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ Open Domesday Online: Debenham
- ^ Debenham Profile Archived 22 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine OCSI commissioned by Suffolk Acre 2007
- ^ "Debenham (Parish, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ Séguy, Philippe (29 April 2008). "Léa de Belgique: Il faut en finir avec le malheur". Point de Vue (in French): 18–21.
- ^ Sullivan, Oliver (20 November 2020). "Hollywood comes to Suffolk for new thriller movie". Ipswich Star.
- ^ "about our village » Debenham". debenham.onesuffolk.net. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Home". St Mary's Art Exhibition. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "DEBENHAM LCFC". DEBENHAM LCFC. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School - Home". www.sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
External links
[edit]
- 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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