Rede

Civil Parish in Suffolk St Edmundsbury

England

Rede

Rede is a civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the eastern region of the country, it falls within the district of West Suffolk. The parish covers an area of approximately 5 square miles and is home to a small population.

The village of Rede, after which the parish is named, lies in the heart of the area. It is a picturesque and traditional English village, with a charming mix of thatched cottages and more modern homes. Rede is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

The parish is primarily rural, with much of the land being used for agricultural purposes. There are several farms dotted throughout the area, contributing to the local economy and providing a picturesque backdrop to the village.

Despite its small size, Rede has a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a parish church, and a village hall that serves as a hub for local events and gatherings. There are also a handful of amenities including a pub, a post office, and a few shops, catering to the basic needs of the residents.

Rede is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, making it easily accessible for commuters or those wanting to explore the nearby towns and cities. Overall, Rede offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a quieter way of life.

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Rede Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.175354/0.633695 or Grid Reference TL8056. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broomagefield wood.

Walking a footpath near Rede.

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Footpath through hedge near Rede hole.

Taken on a walk to Suffolk's highest ground

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All Saints church, Rede.

Colourful cottages beside the church.

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Chedburgh War Memorial

The memorial is housed in the 'church' for which there is no keyholder. This image was taken through a (thankfully clean) south window. The memorial bears 19 names of those lost in WW1. No losses are recorded for WW2.

Adrian S Pye

Field of rye grass, Chedburgh

Robin Webster

Road leading to mast

The location at the camera position is reckoned to be the Suffolk county top.

Trevor Littlewood

Walkers along bridleway between fields

The pair are heading south-west between fields close to Gatesbury's Farm.

Trevor Littlewood

Bury Road, Chedburgh

The older part of the village is off to the left.

Robin Webster

A143 west of Chedburgh

Taken from the end of The Street at its junction with the A143.

Trevor Harris

RAF Chedburgh station memorial

Opening in September 1942, Chedburgh was one of the earliest operational wartime airfields in Suffolk, it was a satellite bomber station for nearby RAF Stradishall. Various Units were stationed at RAF Chedburgh in its short history. 620 Squadron was formed at RAF Chedburgh on 17 June 1943 as a heavy bomber squadron equipped with the Short Stirling. It was a part of No.3 Group of RAF Bomber Command and carried out night 61 operations, bombing and minelaying missions until November 1943 when it was transferred to No 38 Group. No. 23 Heavy Glider Maintenance Section No. 214 Squadron RAF flying Handley Page Type O/100 and 400 bombers. No. 218 Squadron RAF flying Short Sterlings as a transport Unit. No. 301 Squadron RAF flying Handley Page Halifaxs until they were disbanded in December 1946 No. 304 Squadron RAF flying Halifax Mk C.8 unarmed transports and was disbanded a few months later on 18 December 1946. No. 1653 Heavy Conversion Unit RAF

Adrian S Pye

RAF Chedburgh station memorial

RAF Chedburgh station memorial Opening in September 1942, Chedburgh was one of the earliest operational wartime airfields in Suffolk, it was a satellite bomber station for nearby RAF Stradishall. Various Units were stationed at RAF Chedburgh in its short history. 620 Squadron was formed at RAF Chedburgh on 17 June 1943 as a heavy bomber squadron equipped with the Short Stirling. It was a part of No.3 Group of RAF Bomber Command and carried out night 61 operations, bombing and minelaying missions until November 1943 when it was transferred to No 38 Group. No. 23 Heavy Glider Maintenance Section No. 214 Squadron RAF flying Handley Page Type O/100 and 400 bombers. No. 218 Squadron RAF flying Short Sterlings as a transport Unit. No. 301 Squadron RAF flying Handley Page Halifaxs until they were disbanded in December 1946 No. 304 Squadron RAF flying Halifax Mk C.8 unarmed transports and was disbanded a few months later on 18 December 1946. No. 1653 Heavy Conversion Unit RAF

Adrian S Pye

Chedburgh village sign

The sign depicts an Avro Lancaster of the type based at RAF Chedburgh during World War II. Below and on the ground, are a pair of heavy horses ploughing the fertile clay soil and a wheatsheaf standing in a field. It is the result of their yearlong labours and symbolic of the agricultural heritage of the parish. Link The sign replaced an earlier version Link with the same theme.

Adrian S Pye

Chedburgh village sign

Adrian S Pye

Entrance to Chedburgh village

Chedburgh is a small village five miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds. A former Bomber Command airfield to the south of the village has been turned into industrial units.

Bob Jones