Washbrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washbrook |
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| Area | 0.2175 km2 (0.0840 sq mi) |
| Population | 517 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 2,377/km2 (6,160/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM118420 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Washbrook is a small village in Suffolk, England. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Ipswich. Washbrook used to be its own civil parish. Now, it is part of a larger parish called Copdock and Washbrook. In 2011, about 517 people lived in the main part of the village.
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What You Can Find in Washbrook
Washbrook is home to a church called St Mary's Church. This church is an important part of the village. A Sunday school was started here in 1833, helping to teach children for many years. Washbrook also used to have a second church in the past.
The History of Washbrook
How Washbrook Got Its Name
The name "Washbrook" has a special meaning. It means 'Washing brook' or 'flooding brook'. This suggests there was a stream or river nearby that was used for washing, or one that would sometimes flood.
Washbrook in Early Times
Long ago, during Saxon times, Washbrook was known by a different name. It was called "Great Belstead." At that time, the area we now call Belstead was known as "Little Belstead." The village of Washbrook is also thought to be where the surname Washbrook comes from.
Changes Over the Years
In 1958, a place called Washbrook Street was a smaller settlement connected to the main village. The population of Washbrook was 368 people in 1961.
A big change happened on April 1, 1994. The old parish of Washbrook was officially ended. It joined with the nearby village of Copdock to create the new parish of Copdock and Washbrook. Parts of Washbrook also became part of other parishes. These included Pinewood, Chattisham, Sproughton, and Belstead.
See also
In Spanish: Washbrook para niños
