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]
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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 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Stowmarket |
Postcode district | IP14 |
Dialling code | 01728 86 |
Police | Suffolk |
Fire | Suffolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
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Website | http://www.debenhamsuffolk.co.uk/ |
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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 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]
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]
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]
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