Chedburgh

Chedburgh old sign - 1979

Chedburgh present sign


The Sign
The original sign was erected in 1979 and later replaced with a similar design at the same location. There are three main scenes depicting a man ploughing the field with two horses in the traditional manner, a field of wheat and an aircraft from RAF Chedburgh.

The Name and Population
The population was 597 at the 2011 census. It was called Cedeberia in 1086 and Cheddeberg in 1254. The name means "The hill or mound of a man called Cedda", from Old English.

Other Points of Interest

Great Wood Hill, the highest point in Suffolk, is around 1.7 km (1.1 mi) south of Chedburgh.

The church is dedicated to All Saints.

RAF Chedburgh opened in 1942 and built by John Laing and Son Ltd. The airfield had three concrete runways, 05-23 at 2,000 yards and 12-30 and 17-35 both at 1,400 yards. In October 1942 214 Squadron moved in flying Short Stirling bombers. Various squadrons followed until December 1946. The airfield site was sold in October 1952, although some hangars were still visible in the 1970s.