Monewden facts for kids
Monewden is a small village located in the English county of Suffolk. It's part of the East Suffolk District. In 2011, about 120 people lived in Monewden. The village is found about 12 kilometers north of Ipswich and 4 kilometers west of Wickham Market.
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What is a Civil Parish?
A civil parish is a local area that has its own council. This council helps manage local services and represents the people living there. Monewden is a civil parish, meaning it has its own local government.
Exploring Monewden's History
Monewden is located in an old area known as the "hundred of Loss." A hundred was a historical division of land in England, used for administrative and legal purposes. It was like an old-fashioned district.
Important Natural Areas
Monewden is home to two special places called Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). These are:
- High House Meadows
- Monewden Meadows
What are Sites of Special Scientific Interest?
SSSIs are areas that are protected because they have rare plants, animals, or important geological features. High House Meadows and Monewden Meadows are special because they have "unimproved lowland grass meadows." This means the grass has not been changed much by farming or building, making them important for wildlife.
The Village Church
The main church in Monewden is called St Mary's Church. Churches like St Mary's are often very old and are important parts of village history and community life.
