Coordinates: 52°13′26″N 1°10′48″E / 52.224°N 1.180°E
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 Debenham village sign |
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  Debenham
Debenham shown within Suffolk |
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| Population | 2,040 [1] |
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| District | Mid Suffolk |
| Shire county | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| Website | http://www.debenhamsuffolk.co.uk/ |
| List of places: UK • England • Suffolk | |
Debenham is a large village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England. In 2005 it had a population of 2,040.[1]
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Geography
The River Deben rises in the parish, and runs along a prolonged ford through the village, and claims to be the longest ford in the United Kingdom.[2]
Facilities
This large village has many facilities including a number of pubs and a grocery store. Debenham High School (for students aged 11–16) is situated on Gracechurch Street. Debenham also has a primary School for ages 5-11.
The local football club, Debenham LC is based at the village's leisure centre, and plays in Division One of the Eastern Counties League.
References
- ^ a b Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk Suffolk County Council
- ^ Wet Roads. "Fords in Suffolk". http://www.wetroads.co.uk/suffolk.htm.
External links
Debenham lc fc
won promotion in 08-09 and now have joined the ridgeons priemer division
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