Stevington

Settlement in Bedfordshire

England

Stevington

Stevington Belts Bluebell woods near the Great Ouse, at their best on a preternaturally warm late April afternoon. — Stevington Belts Credit: Tiger

Stevington is a picturesque village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles north of Bedford, it is nestled along the banks of the River Great Ouse. Stevington is a small village with a population of around 1,000 residents.

The village is known for its charming and well-preserved historic buildings, including a beautiful 14th-century church dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. The church features stunning architecture, stained glass windows, and a peaceful churchyard. Stevington also boasts a number of traditional thatched cottages, adding to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by the rural countryside, offering residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The River Great Ouse, which runs nearby, is a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts. There are also several walking and cycling paths that wind through the surrounding fields and meadows, providing scenic routes for nature lovers.

Stevington has a strong sense of community, with various events and activities organized throughout the year. The annual Stevington Country Fair, held in June, is a highlight for locals and visitors alike. The fair features live music, traditional crafts, food stalls, and a range of family-friendly entertainment.

Although small in size, Stevington benefits from its close proximity to Bedford, which offers a wider range of amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare services. With its charming ambiance and natural beauty, Stevington is a delightful place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque village experience in Bedfordshire.

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Stevington Belts Bluebell woods near the Great Ouse, at their best on a preternaturally warm late April afternoon.

Stevington Belts

Bluebell woods near the Great Ouse, at their best on a preternaturally warm late April afternoon.

Farm and field access bridge over the old Bedford - Northampton railway line The footpath ends this side of the bridge and is very tricky to ascend out of the cutting.

Farm and field access bridge over the old Bedford - Northampton railway line

The footpath ends this side of the bridge and is very tricky to ascend out of the cutting.

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John Bunyan trail Leaving Bromham, over the hill towards Stevington

John Bunyan trail

Leaving Bromham, over the hill towards Stevington

John Bunyan trail Leaving Bromham, over the hill towards Stevington

John Bunyan trail

Leaving Bromham, over the hill towards Stevington

John Bunyan trail Looking towards Bromham, behind me is the small village of Stevington.

John Bunyan trail

Looking towards Bromham, behind me is the small village of Stevington.

Former Railway Line The ex Bedford to Northampton line crosses here, this is a footpath. The bricks are the former pig sty for Skylark cottage which is a burnt out shell.

Former Railway Line

The ex Bedford to Northampton line crosses here, this is a footpath. The bricks are the former pig sty for Skylark cottage which is a burnt out shell.

Former Railway Line Bedford to Northampton line closed in the mid 1960s under Beeching cuts.

Former Railway Line

Bedford to Northampton line closed in the mid 1960s under Beeching cuts.

Former Railway Line Bedford to Northampton line closed in the mid 1960s under Beeching cuts.

Former Railway Line

Bedford to Northampton line closed in the mid 1960s under Beeching cuts.

Stevington Windmill A post mill with four common cloth type sails, the last mill to use this ancient technology commercially. The building was built in 1770 and restored in 1921,1958 and 2004. All the internal machinery is intact, inside is one set of stones with a governor and iron tentering beam. There is no faintail, this is a very simple machine. Once called on a survey &#039;useless&#039;. It was used mostly for grinding cattle feed until 1939 before purchased by Bedford Borough Council as part of the County&#039;s contribution to the Festival of Britain.
It is sometimes used, for example mills open weekend. Access can be gained via a key from the Royal George in the village.

Stevington Windmill

A post mill with four common cloth type sails, the last mill to use this ancient technology commercially. The building was built in 1770 and restored in 1921,1958 and 2004. All the internal machinery is intact, inside is one set of stones with a governor and iron tentering beam. There is no faintail, this is a very simple machine. Once called on a survey 'useless'. It was used mostly for grinding cattle feed until 1939 before purchased by Bedford Borough Council as part of the County's contribution to the Festival of Britain. It is sometimes used, for example mills open weekend. Access can be gained via a key from the Royal George in the village.

Stevington village centre Little has changed in 6/7 years <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/88066">SP9853 : Stevington village centre</a>

The great Domesday survey of 1086 recorded Stevington (Stiuentone) as one of the richest parishes in the County. The cross was probably erected by Hugh II, Bishop of Lincoln, between 1207 and 1227. It may originally have stood at the Hospice.
The pub is for let, the Royal George is around the corner.

Stevington village centre

Little has changed in 6/7 years SP9853 : Stevington village centre The great Domesday survey of 1086 recorded Stevington (Stiuentone) as one of the richest parishes in the County. The cross was probably erected by Hugh II, Bishop of Lincoln, between 1207 and 1227. It may originally have stood at the Hospice. The pub is for let, the Royal George is around the corner.

Stevington Windmill The four common sails are not very common these days as they required a lot of work. Its very dated technology compared to patent sails.

Stevington Windmill

The four common sails are not very common these days as they required a lot of work. Its very dated technology compared to patent sails.

Stevington Windmill The postmill on an otherwise overcast cloudy day. This year the farm hasn&#039;t planted oil seed rape.

Stevington Windmill

The postmill on an otherwise overcast cloudy day. This year the farm hasn't planted oil seed rape.

Stevington Windmill P Keech restored the mill in 1921, the build date of 1770 can also be seen.

Stevington Windmill

P Keech restored the mill in 1921, the build date of 1770 can also be seen.

Stevington Windmill The crown and central pivot post can be seen here as can the grain bin. The governor is to the left.

Stevington Windmill

The crown and central pivot post can be seen here as can the grain bin. The governor is to the left.

Stevington Windmill The tentering gear can be seen, a later 19th C addition. The simple setup can be seen with the stone above running a belt to the governor. The balls swing out via centrifugal inertia moving the steel yard up or down. Via a pivot this adjusts the tentering arm and thus the distance between the stones, maintaining quality.

Stevington Windmill

The tentering gear can be seen, a later 19th C addition. The simple setup can be seen with the stone above running a belt to the governor. The balls swing out via centrifugal inertia moving the steel yard up or down. Via a pivot this adjusts the tentering arm and thus the distance between the stones, maintaining quality.

Stevington Windmill This is it! Basically the brakewheel straight onto a stone nut and one pair of Derbyshire grits. The massive windshaft is obviously from one big tree trunk.

Stevington Windmill

This is it! Basically the brakewheel straight onto a stone nut and one pair of Derbyshire grits. The massive windshaft is obviously from one big tree trunk.

Stevington Windmill The windshaft runs the vital sack hoist which in turn engased via a handle and rope.

Stevington Windmill

The windshaft runs the vital sack hoist which in turn engased via a handle and rope.

Stevington Windmill Just the one pair for grinding animal feed on Derbyshire grits.

Stevington Windmill

Just the one pair for grinding animal feed on Derbyshire grits.

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Stevington is located at Grid Ref: SP9853 (Lat: 52.168563, Lng: -0.554782)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.168563,-0.554782

Stevington

Place: village

Wikidata: Q1520344

Wikipedia: en:Stevington

Lat/Long: 52.1689009/-0.5554407

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Source: GPS

Lat/Long: 52.1725276/-0.5532453

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1669727/-0.5576994

Pub

The Red Lion

Addr City: Stevington

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 1

Addr Postcode: MK43 7QD

Addr Street: Park Road

Fhrs Authority: Bedford

Fhrs Id: 1093407

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 113047

Lat/Long: 52.1686881/-0.5545099

Defibrillator Station

Defibrillator

Addr Postcode: MK43 7QB

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box at southern end of Church Road, Stevington

Description: Emergency defibrillator here

Disused Amenity: telephone

Emergency: defibrillator

Listed Status: Grade II

Man Made: telephone_box

Ref: CHT-14-1030

Lat/Long: 52.1687494/-0.5547572

Pub

The Royal George

Addr City: Bedford

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 8-10

Addr Postcode: MK43 7QP

Addr Street: Silver Street

Addr Village: Stevington

Fhrs Authority: Bedford

Fhrs Id: 1597104

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 134375

Wikidata: Q26454952

Lat/Long: 52.1683411/-0.5551907

Park End

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 52.16685/-0.548924

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Design: type_m

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: MK43 126

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 52.1685791/-0.5543779

Stevington St Mary's Holy Well

Description: Natural spring, quoted in 'Pilgrims Progress'

Natural: spring

Lat/Long: 52.1722808/-0.5528628

Historic: market_cross

Lat/Long: 52.1686381/-0.5546845

Advertising: board

Lat/Long: 52.1685797/-0.5543127

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: outside Stevington Village Hall

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 52.1699876/-0.5591239

Disused Amenity: post_box

Post Box Type: wall

Royal Cypher: GR

Lat/Long: 52.1685526/-0.5547335

Waste Basket

Lat/Long: 52.1696506/-0.5580133

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

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