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Church of St Mary, Chediston
Chediston
Population	195 (2011 Census)
District	East Suffolk
Shire county	Suffolk
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HALESWORTH
Postcode district	IP19
Dialling code	01986
Police	Suffolk
Fire	Suffolk
Ambulance	East of England
EU Parliament	East of England
UK Parliament	Suffolk Coastal
List of places UK England Suffolk 52°20′48″N 1°27′48″E / 52.346762°N 1.463335°E / 52.346762; 1.463335

Chediston is a small, quiet village in the English county of Suffolk. It's part of the East Suffolk area and sits right on the B1123 road. You can find it about 2 miles west of Halesworth, which is its main post town. In 2011, about 195 people lived in Chediston, and by 2018, this number grew to an estimated 234 residents.

What is the History of Chediston?

Chediston has a long history! It was even mentioned in the famous Domesday Book, which was a big survey of England completed in 1086. Back then, it was known by names like Cedestan and Sedestane. People think the village's name comes from Saint Cedd, meaning "Cedd's town."

Another interesting idea is that the name comes from a large, special stone called a "glacial erratic stone." This stone can still be seen at a place called Rockstone in Chediston. It's thought that Saint Cedd might have preached from this very stone, making it "Cedd's stone."

Long ago, the village was managed by a group of monks called the Augustinian Order. They were based in Pentney, Norfolk, and also looked after four other nearby villages.

What is the Parish Church Like?

Chediston has a beautiful old church named after St Mary. Most of the church you see today was built a very long time ago, between the 13th and 15th centuries. That's over 500 years ago! You can still find parts of the church that are even older, from the Norman times. Later, in the Victorian era, some parts of the church were fixed up, including many of its stained-glass windows.

What is Chediston Green?

Chediston Green is another small part of the village, located about half a mile north of the church. It's a "dispersed settlement," which means the houses are spread out rather than being close together. There used to be a local pub here called The Duke of Wellington, but it's now closed and has been turned into a private home.

How is Chediston Governed?

Chediston shares a local council with two nearby villages: Linstead Magna and Linstead Parva. This council helps make decisions and manage things for all three villages together.

Who are Some Famous People from Chediston?

One notable person from Chediston was Walter Plumer. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to represent the area of Aldeburgh in the government.

Where is Chediston Located?

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