Eggington

Settlement in Bedfordshire

England

Eggington

Leighton Buzzard: Clipstone Viewed looking north from the bridge over Clipstone Brook towards Clipstone. — Leighton Buzzard: Clipstone Credit: Nigel Cox

Eggington is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated about five miles south of the town of Leighton Buzzard, it is a peaceful and picturesque rural area with a population of around 300 inhabitants.

The village is known for its charming historical character, with many traditional stone houses and buildings dating back several centuries. The architecture reflects the village's rich history, and visitors can enjoy exploring the narrow lanes and admiring the well-preserved structures.

Eggington is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Dunstable Downs, part of the Chiltern Hills, provide fantastic hiking and walking trails where visitors can take in the panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.

The village has a close-knit community and a strong sense of local pride. It boasts a village hall which serves as a hub for various community events and gatherings throughout the year. Additionally, Eggington is home to a charming old church, St. Michael and All Angels, which adds to the village's historic charm.

While Eggington is primarily residential, there are a few local businesses and amenities available to residents and visitors. These include a local pub, offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional British fare. However, for more extensive amenities and services, residents often rely on the nearby towns of Leighton Buzzard or Dunstable.

Overall, Eggington is a delightful village with a rich history and a tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

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Eggington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.917056/-0.609548 or Grid Reference SP9525. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leighton Buzzard: Clipstone Viewed looking north from the bridge over Clipstone Brook towards Clipstone.

Leighton Buzzard: Clipstone

Viewed looking north from the bridge over Clipstone Brook towards Clipstone.

Telecoms mast, Leighton Road A common sight these days, a mobile phone mast. This one on the Leighton Road near Stanbridge.
In the foreground can be seen the remnants of the old road that has now been diverted. (Cf. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/182692">SP9523 : The End of the Road</a>)

Telecoms mast, Leighton Road

A common sight these days, a mobile phone mast. This one on the Leighton Road near Stanbridge. In the foreground can be seen the remnants of the old road that has now been diverted. (Cf. SP9523 : The End of the Road)

"The Look-out" Pill Box near Stanbridge This little structure is called &quot;The Look-out&quot; and I am assuming that it&#039;s a WWII pill box. Cross-checking with the 1:5000 map on <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://magic.defra.gov.uk/website/magic/viewer.htm?startTopic=maggb&amp;xygridref=495000,224100&amp;startScale=5000" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://magic.defra.gov.uk/website/magic/viewer.htm?startTopic=maggb&amp;xygridref=495000,224100&amp;startScale=5000">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> its map reference is SP9500624157 placing it just six metres inside this gridsquare!

"The Look-out" Pill Box near Stanbridge

This little structure is called "The Look-out" and I am assuming that it's a WWII pill box. Cross-checking with the 1:5000 map on Link

its map reference is SP9500624157 placing it just six metres inside this gridsquare!

The End of the Road The old road from Stanbridge past Corner Farm came through here, but it has since been diverted, leaving this as a no-through road, but it is still a bridleway. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183129">SP9523 : Disused road near Stanbridge</a>

The End of the Road

The old road from Stanbridge past Corner Farm came through here, but it has since been diverted, leaving this as a no-through road, but it is still a bridleway. See also SP9523 : Disused road near Stanbridge

St. John the Baptist, Stanbridge The parish church in Stanbridge stands just off the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183131">SP9624 : The Green, Stanbridge</a>, near to the main intersection of roads in the village.

St. John the Baptist, Stanbridge

The parish church in Stanbridge stands just off the SP9624 : The Green, Stanbridge, near to the main intersection of roads in the village.

A new top ! I just happened to be passing at this rather historic moment as the old windmill at Stanbridge had a new top lowered on to it ! It&#039;s excellent to see old buildings such as this being refurbished - and I&#039;m particularly sentimental about windmills since discovering that my great-grandfather was a journeyman millwright !
Google street view as it is now <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=http:%2F%2Fwww.geograph.org.uk%2Fphoto%2F182704.kml&amp;ll=51.910995,-0.601569&amp;spn=0.000003,0.003473&amp;t=m&amp;z=19&amp;layer=c&amp;cbll=51.911096,-0.601662&amp;panoid=-WvrUOU5O_f75Jt5F9_zKw&amp;cbp=12,238.95,,0,7.64" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=http:%2F%2Fwww.geograph.org.uk%2Fphoto%2F182704.kml&amp;ll=51.910995,-0.601569&amp;spn=0.000003,0.003473&amp;t=m&amp;z=19&amp;layer=c&amp;cbll=51.911096,-0.601662&amp;panoid=-WvrUOU5O_f75Jt5F9_zKw&amp;cbp=12,238.95,,0,7.64">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

A new top !

I just happened to be passing at this rather historic moment as the old windmill at Stanbridge had a new top lowered on to it ! It's excellent to see old buildings such as this being refurbished - and I'm particularly sentimental about windmills since discovering that my great-grandfather was a journeyman millwright ! Google street view as it is now Link

St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe Church End is a lovely quiet backwater of Hockliffe. Most of the village sprawls along the very busy A5 Watling Street, but this part of the village seems miles from hectic activity.

St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

Church End is a lovely quiet backwater of Hockliffe. Most of the village sprawls along the very busy A5 Watling Street, but this part of the village seems miles from hectic activity.

Animal Farm Farm animals wander about and cluster round a tree in farmland leading up to Hill Farm near Hockliffe. There were also some wild Canada Geese nearby.

Animal Farm

Farm animals wander about and cluster round a tree in farmland leading up to Hill Farm near Hockliffe. There were also some wild Canada Geese nearby.

Chicken coops - probably I&#039;m not sure at all what these wooden structures are - sheds, coops or barns ? Neither do I know if they&#039;re still in use. I think they belong to Corner Farm so I&#039;m going for chicken coops ... probably.

Chicken coops - probably

I'm not sure at all what these wooden structures are - sheds, coops or barns ? Neither do I know if they're still in use. I think they belong to Corner Farm so I'm going for chicken coops ... probably.

Disused road near Stanbridge This is the same disused road shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/182692">SP9523 : The End of the Road</a> but looking in the opposite direction.

Disused road near Stanbridge

This is the same disused road shown in SP9523 : The End of the Road but looking in the opposite direction.

The Green, Stanbridge Taken from near the church this is the view across the Village Green in Stanbridge.

The Green, Stanbridge

Taken from near the church this is the view across the Village Green in Stanbridge.

Church End, Hockliffe As it says on the sign. The eponymous church is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/182708">SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe</a>

Church End, Hockliffe

As it says on the sign. The eponymous church is SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

Church Lane, Church End, Hockliffe This is the view back roughly southwards down Church Lane from near the lane junction at Church End. Note: The map shows this lane as Goose Green, but I&#039;m pretty sure its street nameplate said Church Lane.

Church Lane, Church End, Hockliffe

This is the view back roughly southwards down Church Lane from near the lane junction at Church End. Note: The map shows this lane as Goose Green, but I'm pretty sure its street nameplate said Church Lane.

Steps & churchyard Steps illuminated with dappled light lead into the churchyard of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/182708">SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe</a>

Steps & churchyard

Steps illuminated with dappled light lead into the churchyard of SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

Hill Farm, Hockliffe Looking along the long straight track to the farm. This track is effectively a continuation of Woodcock Lane (also known as Little Lane).

Hill Farm, Hockliffe

Looking along the long straight track to the farm. This track is effectively a continuation of Woodcock Lane (also known as Little Lane).

Track to Grange Farm, Hockliffe This track leads to Grange Farm, Hockliffe. It strikes off at 90º from a 90º bend in the main lane, therefore effectively being a straight continuation of one limb of that lane.

Track to Grange Farm, Hockliffe

This track leads to Grange Farm, Hockliffe. It strikes off at 90º from a 90º bend in the main lane, therefore effectively being a straight continuation of one limb of that lane.

Woodcock Lane, Hockliffe This is the double bend on Woodcock Lane (aka Little Lane), Hockliffe.

Woodcock Lane, Hockliffe

This is the double bend on Woodcock Lane (aka Little Lane), Hockliffe.

Bluegate Farm Hidden behind the tree is the Farmhouse to Bluegate Farm. There is a (blue) sign which as well as announcing the farm also mentions &quot;Bluegate Farm Cottages&quot; - which I should imagine are barn conversions.

Bluegate Farm

Hidden behind the tree is the Farmhouse to Bluegate Farm. There is a (blue) sign which as well as announcing the farm also mentions "Bluegate Farm Cottages" - which I should imagine are barn conversions.

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Eggington is located at Grid Ref: SP9525 (Lat: 51.917056, Lng: -0.609548)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.917056,-0.609548

Eggington

Is In Country: United Kingdom

Is In Country Code: GB

Is In County: Bedfordshire

Place: village

Wikidata: Q1520031

Lat/Long: 51.9182079/-0.6108941

Power: tower

Lat/Long: 51.9133628/-0.6061536

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 10:30

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: LU7 39

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 51.9170249/-0.6095562

Social Facility

White House Residential Home

Addr City: Eggington

Addr Country: GB

Addr Postcode: LU7 9PQ

Addr Street: High Street

Fhrs Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Fhrs Id: 450369

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 18828

Social Facility: assisted_living

Social Facility For: senior

Lat/Long: 51.9172669/-0.6113023

Direction: 150

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 15

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.9178733/-0.6099973

Direction: 150

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 8

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.9177688/-0.6101796

Telephone

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Listed Status: Grade II

Note: there are plans for the parish council to adopt this phone box and replace the phone with a defibrillator

Operator: BT

Phone: +44 1525 210419

Lat/Long: 51.9170265/-0.6095292

Bench

Lat/Long: 51.9170654/-0.6096448

Advertising: board

Operator: Eggington Parish Council

Lat/Long: 51.9170811/-0.6090189

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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