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Wickham Market
Human settlement in England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wickham Market is a large village and electoral ward in the River Deben valley, Suffolk, England, within the Suffolk Coastal heritage area.
Wickham Market | |
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![]() Village centre with All Saints Church in the background | |
Location within Suffolk | |
Area | 4.81 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
Population | 2,156 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 448/km2 (1,160/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TM3056 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Woodbridge |
Postcode district | IP13 |
Dialling code | 01728 |
UK Parliament | |
52.15°N 1.367°E / 52.15; 1.367 |
It is on the A12 trunk road 13 miles (21 km) north-east of the county town of Ipswich, 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Woodbridge. Its railway station is 2 miles (3.2 km) east at Campsea Ashe. The population at the 2011 Census was 2,156.
All Saints Church is over 700 years old and its octagonal tower and lead spire (137.5 feet tall) dominate the skyline and make it visible for miles over the surrounding countryside. The exterior of the church is stone and flintwork. Inside there are four stained glass windows, a 600-year-old font, a carved pulpit and an altar table with a painted reredos. There are six bells in the tower and a Sanctus Bell in the cote. Nearby attractions include: Valley Farm Equestrian Visitor Centre, Easton Farm Park, Glevering Hall, the Snape Maltings, Framlingham Castle and Sutton Hoo.