Coddenham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coddenham |
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 Church of St Mary, Coddenham |
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 Coddenham
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| Population | 570 (2005) 620 (2011) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode district | IP6 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Coddenham is a lovely village in the Suffolk area of eastern England. It's located north of the A14 road, about 8 miles north of Ipswich. The village is also part of a larger local area called a civil parish, which includes a small group of homes known as Coddenham Green.
In 2011, about 620 people lived in Coddenham. The village has some great places for everyone, like a community shop and café. There's also a country club where people can enjoy themed evenings, play darts, pool, and snooker. The Coddenham Centre is another important spot for community activities.
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History of Coddenham
Coddenham has a very long and interesting history!
Roman Times
During the time when the Romans lived in Britain, Coddenham was the biggest settlement in Suffolk. Imagine that! The Romans built two forts here, at a place called Baylham House. This area was known as Combretovium back then. A major Roman road, which connected Colchester (called Camulodunum by the Romans) to Caistor St Edmund in Norfolk, passed right through the town.
Today, Coddenham is a peaceful village. It has nice places to walk in the countryside and a big, fun play area for children.
Village Name and Domesday Book
The name 'Coddenham' first appeared in a very old book called the Domesday Book. This book was written in 1086, over 900 years ago! In the Domesday Book, the village was called Codenham. The name means 'Codda's homestead', which tells us it was likely a home or farm belonging to someone named Codda a long time ago.
A Surprising Event
On November 23, 1981, Coddenham experienced a small tornado. It was part of a day when many tornadoes happened across the country. Luckily, it wasn't a very strong one.
Famous People from Coddenham
Some interesting people have connections to Coddenham:
- Dave Bickers: He was a famous motocross racer. Motocross is a type of off-road motorcycle racing.
- Tom Boles: He is an astronomer, someone who studies stars and planets, and also an author.
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Church of St Mary, Coddenham
