Monkston

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Monkston

New culvert adjacent to building site in the Broughton area of Milton Keynes Credit: Andrew Tatlow

Monkston is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles east of Milton Keynes, a large town known for its modern development. Monkston, however, offers a stark contrast with its peaceful and rural setting.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields stretching as far as the eye can see. It is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents, giving it a charming and friendly atmosphere.

Monkston is primarily a residential area, consisting mainly of detached houses and cottages. The properties are often adorned with beautiful gardens, adding to the village's idyllic appeal. The architecture is predominantly traditional, with a mix of historic buildings and newer constructions.

Although small in size, Monkston benefits from its proximity to Milton Keynes, which provides access to various amenities and services. Residents can enjoy a range of shopping options, restaurants, and recreational facilities just a short drive away.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Monkston. The village is surrounded by numerous walking paths and cycle routes, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, there are several parks and green spaces nearby, offering opportunities for leisurely strolls or picnics.

Overall, Monkston offers a tranquil and scenic escape from the bustling city life, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and close-knit community in Buckinghamshire.

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Monkston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.038305/-0.701534 or Grid Reference SP8938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New culvert adjacent to building site in the Broughton area of Milton Keynes

Andrew Tatlow

Road and culvert

A chunk of land between the M1 and the Broughton area of Milton Keynes which is perhaps for commercial property development. Very little building activity visible in June 2009 but perhaps they are still busy getting the infrastructure in place. Perhaps a return visit in 2010 to see what has happened in a year?

Andrew Tatlow

Former country lane in a building site

The only activity on this building site near to the Broughton area of Milton Keynes was from some earth moving equipment.

Andrew Tatlow

Broughton Grounds Lane

A view of the site being cleared near to the Broughton area of Milton Keynes.

Andrew Tatlow

The edge of Tesco's

The car park is empty at the moment but in the 20 minutes we waited in the rain there were large numbers of cars arriving.

Malcolm Neal

Nearly empty car park

The rain is only heavy at the moment, soon it becomes very heavy and a little later it stops.

Malcolm Neal

Bikes in Bodmin Place

Looks like electric scooters are the preferred mode of transport these days

Philip Jeffrey

New houses on Broughton Road, Milton Keynes

They are almost finished. They look quite nice but could do with front gardens, this was a field after all.

David Howard

New houses on Fen Street, Broughton

These have just been finished and at least have some front gardens.

David Howard

Fen Street, Broughton

David Howard

BP petrol station on Standing Way, Wavendon

David Howard

Newport Pagnell Services South, M1

Bryn Holmes

Willen Lake

This is the path on the east side of the lake complex.

Malcolm Neal

Glebe Farm House

A view from the farm yard at the rear of the house.

Mr Biz

Newport Road Junction

The Junction off the Newport Road to Salford. Due to the frequent lorries turning across traffic towards the landfill site, a slip lane has been installed to help keep traffic flowing.

Mr Biz