Ledburn

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Ledburn

Leighton Road, Ascott — Leighton Road, Ascott Credit: David Howard

Ledburn is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles northwest of the town of Leighton Buzzard and around 40 miles northwest of London. The village lies on the A4146 road, which connects Leighton Buzzard to the town of Milton Keynes.

Ledburn is a rural village surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and fields dominating the landscape. It is known for its peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a quiet and tranquil retreat.

The village itself is small, with a population of just over 200 residents. It consists of a mix of traditional cottages and newer houses, along with a few small businesses and farms. Ledburn also has a small primary school, which serves the local community and nearby areas.

Despite its small size, Ledburn has good transport links. The nearby Leighton Buzzard railway station provides regular train services to London Euston, making it a popular commuter village. Additionally, the A4146 road offers easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Surrounding Ledburn, there are several areas of interest for outdoor enthusiasts. The Grand Union Canal runs through the village, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and boating activities. The nearby Rushmere Country Park is also a popular destination, offering scenic walks, wildlife spotting, and picnic areas.

Overall, Ledburn is a charming village in Buckinghamshire, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within close proximity to larger towns and cities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.888392/-0.688727 or Grid Reference SP9021. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leighton Road, Ascott

Leighton Road, Ascott

Ascott - picnic area The picnic area is adjacent to the small tea room at the north end of the property close to the car parks.

Ascott - picnic area

The picnic area is adjacent to the small tea room at the north end of the property close to the car parks.

Ascott Visitors make their way along the drive from the car park to the house.

Ascott

Visitors make their way along the drive from the car park to the house.

Ascott - driveway Visitors pass by this attractive white gate between the car park and the house. It is not a long walk but a courtesy buggy is available for those who need it.

Ascott - driveway

Visitors pass by this attractive white gate between the car park and the house. It is not a long walk but a courtesy buggy is available for those who need it.

Ascott - the sunken garden This fountain stands at the centre of the sunken garden to the east of the house.

Ascott - the sunken garden

This fountain stands at the centre of the sunken garden to the east of the house.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. Around the central gnomon, formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral figures and beyond that a motto - &#039;Light and shade by turn, but love always&#039;. How effective this is as a timepiece was difficult to assess on a cloudy day.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial

This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. Around the central gnomon, formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral figures and beyond that a motto - 'Light and shade by turn, but love always'. How effective this is as a timepiece was difficult to assess on a cloudy day.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. In the foreground, around the central gnomon formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral clock figures.

Ascott - the evergreen sundial

This is an unusual garden feature - a sundial formed entirely from clipped yew and box. In the foreground, around the central gnomon formed of different varieties of yew, are the roman numeral clock figures.

Ascott - Madeira Walk The walk is located to the south of the house and is line with a golden yew hedge on the left and, on the right, a wall topped with a hedge of golden holly.

Ascott - Madeira Walk

The walk is located to the south of the house and is line with a golden yew hedge on the left and, on the right, a wall topped with a hedge of golden holly.

Ascott - Madeira Walk Looking towards the summer house at the eastern end of the walk.

Ascott - Madeira Walk

Looking towards the summer house at the eastern end of the walk.

Ascott - Venus Fountain The Venus Fountain is located just off the Madeira Walk in the southern part of the garden. It was designed by Thomas Waldo Story (1854-1915), an American sculptor who lived mainly in Rome.

Ascott - Venus Fountain

The Venus Fountain is located just off the Madeira Walk in the southern part of the garden. It was designed by Thomas Waldo Story (1854-1915), an American sculptor who lived mainly in Rome.

Ascott - approaching the Jubilee Plantation The path around the southern part of the garden leads down these steps - visitors are urged to take care due to their unevenness.

Ascott - approaching the Jubilee Plantation

The path around the southern part of the garden leads down these steps - visitors are urged to take care due to their unevenness.

Ascott - the Dutch Garden Colour abounds in the Dutch Garden at the end of which is the Eros Fountain.

Ascott - the Dutch Garden

Colour abounds in the Dutch Garden at the end of which is the Eros Fountain.

Ascott - Eros Fountain The bronze statue at the end of the Dutch Garden was designed by Thomas Waldo Story who also designed the nearby Venus Fountain (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6954666">SP8922 : Ascott - Venus Fountain</a>).

Ascott - Eros Fountain

The bronze statue at the end of the Dutch Garden was designed by Thomas Waldo Story who also designed the nearby Venus Fountain (see SP8922 : Ascott - Venus Fountain).

Ascott - Eros Fountain and Dutch Garden Looking down from above the grotto to the Eros Fountain and beyond that, stretching away, is the Dutch Garden.

Ascott - Eros Fountain and Dutch Garden

Looking down from above the grotto to the Eros Fountain and beyond that, stretching away, is the Dutch Garden.

Ascott - Lynn Garden The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it&#039;s a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden

The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it's a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it&#039;s a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden

The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it's a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; it incorporates two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it&#039;s a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; this is the more northerly of two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lynn Garden

The Lynn Garden is located in the part of the grounds to the north of the house and it's a modern creation by Jacques and Peter Wirtz; this is the more northerly of two ring-shaped ponds. It is named after Lynn Forester, Lady de Rothschild.

Ascott - Lily Pond The Lily Pond is covered with water lilies in summer but was also designed to be used for skating in winter.

Ascott - Lily Pond

The Lily Pond is covered with water lilies in summer but was also designed to be used for skating in winter.

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Ledburn is located at Grid Ref: SP9021 (Lat: 51.888392, Lng: -0.688727)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Ledburn

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q15054193

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Power: tower

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 09:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Ref: LU7 19

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 51.8890715/-0.6864628

Addr City: Leighton Buzzard

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housename: Hop Cottage

Addr Postcode: LU7 0QB

Addr Suburb: Ledburn

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Addr City: Leighton Buzzard

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housename: Barley Cottage

Addr Postcode: LU7 0QB

Addr Suburb: Ledburn

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Direction: 145

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 22

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

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Utility: oil

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