Copdock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Copdock |
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 St. Peter's, Copdock |
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 Copdock
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| OS grid reference | TM1141 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | IPSWICH |
| Postcode district | IP8 |
| Dialling code | 01473 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Copdock is a lovely village located in the county of Suffolk, England. It's part of the Babergh area. Long ago, it was its own small local government area called a civil parish. But now, Copdock is joined with the nearby village of Washbrook to form a larger parish called Copdock and Washbrook. In 1961, Copdock had a population of 399 people.
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Where is Copdock Located?
Copdock is found about 4.8 kilometers (or 3 miles) south-west of the larger town of Ipswich. It used to be right on a main road, the old A12. However, after a new road system was built, including the A14 Ipswich bypass, the old A12 road through Copdock was closed off at one point.
How is Copdock Governed?
As mentioned, Copdock used to be a separate civil parish. A civil parish is the smallest unit of local government in England. It often has a parish council that looks after local matters like parks or village halls. On April 1, 1994, Copdock's civil parish was combined with the civil parish of Washbrook. This created the new, larger parish known as "Copdock and Washbrook."
What's Life Like in Copdock?
Copdock is a friendly village with its own primary school, called Copdock Primary School. The local church is St. Peter's Copdock, which belongs to the Church of England.
The village also has a community building called the village hall. It was built in 1991 and is located on the old A12 road. The hall is right next to the village's playing fields. These fields are very popular! Many sports clubs use them, and they are home to a successful cricket team called Copdock & Old Ipswichian CC. If you're looking for a place to stay, the Best Western Ipswich Hotel is located just across from the village hall.
Famous Faces from Copdock
One notable person born in Copdock was William Henry Hewitt. He was born here in 1884. William Henry Hewitt later received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery in the British military. It is given for extreme courage shown in the face of the enemy.
