Battlesden

Settlement in Bedfordshire

England

Battlesden

B5704 London Road towards Woburn — B5704 London Road towards Woburn Credit: Robin Webster

Battlesden is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Woburn, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. With a population of around 100 residents, Battlesden exudes a tranquil and rural charm.

The village is known for its historic architecture, with many of the buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of Battlesden is St. Peter and All Saints Church, an enchanting Grade II listed building constructed in the 14th century. Its timeless beauty and stunning stained glass windows make it a popular attraction for visitors.

The village boasts a close-knit community, with various events and activities organized throughout the year. The annual village fete is a highlight, bringing together residents and visitors for a day of traditional games, food, and entertainment. Battlesden also has a village hall, which serves as a hub for local gatherings and social events.

Surrounded by lush green fields and woodlands, Battlesden offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Woburn Abbey Deer Park and the Greensand Ridge are popular destinations for nature enthusiasts.

While the village itself is quiet and peaceful, it benefits from its close proximity to larger towns and cities. The bustling town of Bedford is just a short drive away, providing residents with access to a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.

In summary, Battlesden is a picturesque and idyllic village in Bedfordshire, offering a tight-knit community, historic architecture, and access to beautiful natural surroundings. It is a haven for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.950114/-0.600843 or Grid Reference SP9628. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5704 London Road towards Woburn

B5704 London Road towards Woburn

Farmland, Potsgrove A bridleway through oats climbs towards the B5704.

Farmland, Potsgrove

A bridleway through oats climbs towards the B5704.

Ford Spinney Taken from the A4012 near Battlesden

Ford Spinney

Taken from the A4012 near Battlesden

Hill Farm Sheep These sheep belong to Hill Farm which can be seen in the background. The lane abruptly ends just after this point with a private road continuing to the farm and a track leading to Battlesden.

Hill Farm Sheep

These sheep belong to Hill Farm which can be seen in the background. The lane abruptly ends just after this point with a private road continuing to the farm and a track leading to Battlesden.

Lane to Hill Farm, Battlesden This lane leads off the Hockliffe Road near Watergate Lodge and goes to Hill Farm (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/171948">SP9728 : Hill Farm Sheep</a>). As a track it continues to Battlesden.

Lane to Hill Farm, Battlesden

This lane leads off the Hockliffe Road near Watergate Lodge and goes to Hill Farm (see SP9728 : Hill Farm Sheep). As a track it continues to Battlesden.

Hockliffe Grange Peeping over the trees which surround it, this is about the best view you can get of Hockliffe Grange, taken from the lane that approaches it from the church.

Hockliffe Grange

Peeping over the trees which surround it, this is about the best view you can get of Hockliffe Grange, taken from the lane that approaches it from the church.

Gates to Hockliffe Rectory Rather wonderfully overgrown gates and fencing to The Rectory, Church End, Hockliffe. This is almost opposite the church but in the adjacent square.

Gates to Hockliffe Rectory

Rather wonderfully overgrown gates and fencing to The Rectory, Church End, Hockliffe. This is almost opposite the church but in the adjacent square.

Ground Farm, Hockliffe The road from the church out to this farm gradually deteriorates until it becomes a muddy track with grass in the middle. It then improves a little just before you reach this farm. The area the farm is in is called &quot;Hockliffe Grounds&quot; hence the name of the farm.

Ground Farm, Hockliffe

The road from the church out to this farm gradually deteriorates until it becomes a muddy track with grass in the middle. It then improves a little just before you reach this farm. The area the farm is in is called "Hockliffe Grounds" hence the name of the farm.

Fields near Battlesden Looking across fields to the church and manor at Battlesden (which are in the adjacent square, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183068">SP9529 : St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden</a>). I think the crop is wheat, but as it has not yet produced its ears I&#039;m by no means certain.

Fields near Battlesden

Looking across fields to the church and manor at Battlesden (which are in the adjacent square, see SP9529 : St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden). I think the crop is wheat, but as it has not yet produced its ears I'm by no means certain.

Lane to Battlesden This is the lane to Battlesden having left the main A4012 and travelled a few hundred yards. There is a footpath off to the right (North) at this point which leads towards Milton Bryan.

Lane to Battlesden

This is the lane to Battlesden having left the main A4012 and travelled a few hundred yards. There is a footpath off to the right (North) at this point which leads towards Milton Bryan.

Approaching Battlesden Church This lane runs up to the church at Battlesden (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183068">SP9529 : St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden</a>) then comes to an abrupt halt as a road but continues as a footpath past the church and Battlesden House. The precariously leaning tree on the right looks like a Scots Pine to me. The manor here was once owned by the remarkably-named Sir Gregory Page-Turner who should have been a novelist really !

Approaching Battlesden Church

This lane runs up to the church at Battlesden (see SP9529 : St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden) then comes to an abrupt halt as a road but continues as a footpath past the church and Battlesden House. The precariously leaning tree on the right looks like a Scots Pine to me. The manor here was once owned by the remarkably-named Sir Gregory Page-Turner who should have been a novelist really !

Centre Farm, Battlesden These buildings belong to Centre Farm in Battlesden. The track continues to Hill Farm (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/171948">SP9728 : Hill Farm Sheep</a>) and according to my old 1:50000 is marked as a yellow (drivable) lane - but having seen the other end of it I think it would be a little cruel to an ordinary saloon car !

Centre Farm, Battlesden

These buildings belong to Centre Farm in Battlesden. The track continues to Hill Farm (see SP9728 : Hill Farm Sheep) and according to my old 1:50000 is marked as a yellow (drivable) lane - but having seen the other end of it I think it would be a little cruel to an ordinary saloon car !

Battlesden Taken at the hairpin (see map) in Battlesden where the main drivable lane doubles back to get to Battlesden church. In addition to this lane and the track next to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183064">SP9628 : Centre Farm, Battlesden</a> there is a more direct footpath here to Hill Farm and a bridleway which heads towards Hockliffe. There are very few properties in this parish which is a very quiet little oasis. It has a church which I think means that it is a village, but there are many hamlets bigger than this !

Battlesden

Taken at the hairpin (see map) in Battlesden where the main drivable lane doubles back to get to Battlesden church. In addition to this lane and the track next to SP9628 : Centre Farm, Battlesden there is a more direct footpath here to Hill Farm and a bridleway which heads towards Hockliffe. There are very few properties in this parish which is a very quiet little oasis. It has a church which I think means that it is a village, but there are many hamlets bigger than this !

St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden Tiny Battlesden&#039;s rather splendid church. Although not particularly large I would think that this church could hold the entire population of Battlesden five times over ! Read more about Battlesden and its church here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42445" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42445">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>

St Peter and All Saints, Battlesden

Tiny Battlesden's rather splendid church. Although not particularly large I would think that this church could hold the entire population of Battlesden five times over ! Read more about Battlesden and its church here Link

House and churchyard, Battlesden The western part of the churchyard at Battlesden is very overgrown with tall grass and cow parsley in abundance. I would guess that the house here - one of very few in Battlesden - was the rectory. As most of the properties here were built on the instructions of the Duke of Bedford, I would think that this one certainly was.

House and churchyard, Battlesden

The western part of the churchyard at Battlesden is very overgrown with tall grass and cow parsley in abundance. I would guess that the house here - one of very few in Battlesden - was the rectory. As most of the properties here were built on the instructions of the Duke of Bedford, I would think that this one certainly was.

Milton Lodge Most of the lodgehouses around here are to the enormous Woburn Abbey estate, but this one near Milton Bryan is an exception. This lodge marks the start of Battlesden Avenue which leads (after about a mile) to Battlesden House next to Battlesden Church. There is some information about this manor house here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42445" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42445">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>

Milton Lodge

Most of the lodgehouses around here are to the enormous Woburn Abbey estate, but this one near Milton Bryan is an exception. This lodge marks the start of Battlesden Avenue which leads (after about a mile) to Battlesden House next to Battlesden Church. There is some information about this manor house here Link

Milton Lodge near Milton Bryan A closer view of the lodge in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/183076">SP9630 : Milton Lodge</a>
Most of the lodgehouses around here are to the enormous Woburn Abbey estate, but this one near Milton Bryan is an exception. This lodge marks the start of Battlesden Avenue which leads (after about a mile) to Battlesden House next to Battlesden Church. There is some information about this manor house here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42445" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42445">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>

Milton Lodge near Milton Bryan

A closer view of the lodge in SP9630 : Milton Lodge Most of the lodgehouses around here are to the enormous Woburn Abbey estate, but this one near Milton Bryan is an exception. This lodge marks the start of Battlesden Avenue which leads (after about a mile) to Battlesden House next to Battlesden Church. There is some information about this manor house here Link

Hockliffe Grounds Looking back down the track to Grounds Farm, Hockliffe. Just beyond this bend was a quite deep, very muddy puddle straddling the whole track.

Hockliffe Grounds

Looking back down the track to Grounds Farm, Hockliffe. Just beyond this bend was a quite deep, very muddy puddle straddling the whole track.

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Battlesden is located at Grid Ref: SP9628 (Lat: 51.950114, Lng: -0.600843)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Located within 500m of 51.950114,-0.600843

Battlesden

Place: hamlet

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 51.9479314/-0.594986

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 08:15

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: MK17 25

Royal Cypher: VR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 51.9491289/-0.5970741

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

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