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Why is it called Debden?

Central

Where the name comes from

Named after the old manor of Debden, recorded in Domesday Book in 1086 as Deppendana, from Old English dep, 'deep', and den, 'valley'.

Worth knowing: It opened in 1865 as Chigwell Road, became Chigwell Lane that December, and was renamed Debden only when the Central line took it over.

Where it is

DebdenLoughton

See Debden on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

At a glance

Opened
1949
Status
Open
Line
Central
Fare zone
6
Local authority
Epping Forest
Earlier names
Chigwell Road: 1865; Chigwell Lane: 1865–1949

Sources

Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.

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