Astwood

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Astwood

Hardmead: Newport Road, effectively a lay-by on the A422 — Hardmead: Newport Road, effectively a lay-by on the A422 Credit: Michael Garlick

Astwood is a small village located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated near the border with Bedfordshire, approximately 6 miles north of the town of Newport Pagnell. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland creating a tranquil and scenic setting.

Astwood is a quiet and rural community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village is known for its traditional thatched cottages, quaint village green, and historic parish church, which dates back to the 13th century. There are also a number of footpaths and bridleways in the area, making it popular with walkers and cyclists.

Despite its small size, Astwood has a strong community spirit, with a village hall hosting various events and activities throughout the year. There is also a local pub, The Crooked Billet, where residents and visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Overall, Astwood is a charming and peaceful village, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the Buckinghamshire countryside.

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Astwood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.115999/-0.61052301 or Grid Reference SP9547. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hardmead: Newport Road, effectively a lay-by on the A422

Hardmead: Newport Road, effectively a lay-by on the A422

Michael Garlick

Hardmead: Harvested field

Hardmead: Harvested field

Michael Garlick

Hardmead: Road signs on the A422

Hardmead: Road signs on the A422

Michael Garlick

Hardmead: The A422

Hardmead: The A422

Michael Garlick

Astwood, 1, Main Road

Astwood, 1, Main Road

Michael Garlick

Astwood, St. Peter's Church: Northern aspect

Astwood, St. Peter's Church: Northern aspect

Michael Garlick

Astwood, St. Peter's Church: The tower

Astwood, St. Peter's Church: The tower

Michael Garlick

Astwood, St. Peter's Church: The tower base from the west

Astwood, St. Peter's Church: The tower base from the west

Michael Garlick

Astwood, St. Peter's Churchyard: Comma butterfly 'Polygonia c-album on a gravestone

Astwood, St. Peter's Churchyard: Comma butterfly 'Polygonia c-album on a gravestone

Michael Garlick

Astwood: 1 and 2, Ducksworth Cottages

Astwood: 1 and 2, Ducksworth Cottages

Michael Garlick

Astwood: The short road from the A422 lay-by then the track to Hill Farm

Astwood: The short road from the A422 lay-by then the track to Hill Farm

Michael Garlick

Astwood: The track to Hill Farm

Astwood: The track to Hill Farm

Michael Garlick

Turvey

Turvey

A422 Lay-by A lay-by on the A422 adjacent to Manor Farm, near Hardmead.

A422 Lay-by

A lay-by on the A422 adjacent to Manor Farm, near Hardmead.

Richard Schmidt

Across the brook Looking from the A422 across Chicheley Brook, marked by the small hedgerow, to the fields beyond.

Across the brook

Looking from the A422 across Chicheley Brook, marked by the small hedgerow, to the fields beyond.

Richard Schmidt

Hardmead Rectory The drive to the Rectory, Hardmead.

Hardmead Rectory

The drive to the Rectory, Hardmead.

Richard Schmidt

Hardmead Looking across fields from Home Farm towards Hardmead.

Hardmead

Looking across fields from Home Farm towards Hardmead.

Richard Schmidt

Graveyard at Hardmead Church Mosses and decaying leaves litter the floor of the graveyard in Hardmead.

Graveyard at Hardmead Church

Mosses and decaying leaves litter the floor of the graveyard in Hardmead.

Richard Schmidt

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Astwood is located at Grid Ref: SP9547 (Lat: 52.115999, Lng: -0.61052301)

Unitary Authority: Milton Keynes

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.115999,-0.61052301

Astwood

Place: village

Source: popular edition

Wikidata: Q1770559

Wikipedia: en:Astwood,_Buckinghamshire

Lat/Long: 52.1154357/-0.6111638

Old Swan Inn

Naptan AtcoCode: 049001939051

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Old Swan Inn

Naptan Indicator: o/s

Naptan Landmark: N

Naptan NaptanCode: mltadm

Naptan Street: Main Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.1163102/-0.6121349

Bus Stop

Turvey Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 049001939061

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Turvey Road

Naptan Indicator: east bound

Naptan Landmark: N

Naptan NaptanCode: mltatmp

Naptan Street: Newport Pagnell Road A422

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.1172793/-0.6156016

Parking

Description: Layby

Ele: 94.0941162

Lat/Long: 52.1176065/-0.6073524

Turning Circle

Turning Circle: hammer

Lat/Long: 52.113792/-0.6088649

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: MK16 236

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 52.1160847/-0.6111517

Defibrillator

Access: yes

Defibrillator Location: outside Astwood Village Hall

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 52.1162056/-0.6111463

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 52.1159707/-0.6105328

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1173879/-0.6153826

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1178272/-0.6167346

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1139616/-0.6103061

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1148938/-0.6105576

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1151608/-0.6106287

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1155024/-0.6107207

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1142618/-0.6104455

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1148742/-0.6123107

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1145606/-0.6113397

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1134134/-0.6101413

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.112675/-0.6099395

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1118262/-0.6097002

Direction: 165

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 16

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 52.1147196/-0.6091906

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

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