Shimpling
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| Shimpling | |
  Shimpling shown within Suffolk |
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| Population | 420[1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| District | Babergh |
| Shire county | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Postcode district | IP29 |
| Dialling code | 01284 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | South Suffolk |
| List of places: UK • England • Suffolk | |
Shimpling is a village and civil parish in south Suffolk, England. Located around 7 miles from Bury St Edmunds, it is part of Babergh district. The village is essentially split into two halves, the newer Shimpling Street and around 2 miles away the actual village of Shimpling.
The village has a small parish church, famous as being the site where supermodel Claudia Schiffer was married.[2] The parish also contains part of the Kentwell Woods SSSI, defined as ancient woodland
[edit] References
- ^ Estimates of Total Population of Areas in Suffolk Suffolk County Council
- ^ Claudia's wedding gets blanket coverage Scotland on Sunday, 26 May 2002
[edit] External links
- Parish Council website
- Shimpling Vision of Britain
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