Wetherden

Wetherden

Wetherden from the air
Wetherden
 Wetherden shown within Suffolk
DistrictMid Suffolk
Shire countySuffolk
RegionEast
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town Stowmarket
Postcode district IP14
EU Parliament East of England
List of places
UK
England
Suffolk

Coordinates: 52°13′37″N 0°56′24″E / 52.227°N 0.94°E / 52.227; 0.94

Wetherden is a village in the county of Suffolk, England.

Recorded in the Domesday book as 'Watdena' or 'Wederdena' The village has an estimated population of 540, the majority being OAPs.

Although small in size the village can boast a baptist chapel, St Mary's Church which was built in the 15th century, Village Hall and one village pub the 'Maypole'.

The village playing field is home to Wetherden F.C who play in the Ipswich Sunday football league.

References

http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/wetherden.htm http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/suffolk7.html

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