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West End

Settlement in Bedfordshire

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West End

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

West End is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of the town of Ampthill and about 10 miles southeast of Bedford. The village is nestled in the rolling countryside, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and farmland.

The community of West End is relatively small, with a population of around 500 residents. The village is known for its peaceful and close-knit atmosphere, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas. The architecture in West End is predominantly traditional, with charming cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape.

Despite its small size, West End offers several amenities to its residents. The village has a primary school, providing education to local children, and a community hall that serves as a gathering place for various events and activities. There is also a village pub, which serves as a social hub for locals and visitors alike.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, West End offers plenty of options. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring nature. Additionally, the nearby Marston Vale Forest Centre offers a range of recreational activities, including fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking.

Overall, West End, Bedfordshire is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle. Its stunning countryside, community spirit, and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.173095/-0.56638014 or Grid Reference SP9853. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Old pasture land Large ant hills suggest that this field has not been under the plough for many years if at all. Usually described as rough grazing.
Old pasture land
Large ant hills suggest that this field has not been under the plough for many years if at all. Usually described as rough grazing.
Ant hills in pasture land Rough grazing near Turvey.
Ant hills in pasture land
Rough grazing near Turvey.
Grazing land and bridleway near Turvey
Grazing land and bridleway near Turvey
Former Northampton - Bedford railway line Walking along the footpath that follows the former railway line. A <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://turvey.homestead.com/railways.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://turvey.homestead.com/railways.html">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> detailing some history of the railway near Turvey.
Former Northampton - Bedford railway line
Walking along the footpath that follows the former railway line. A LinkExternal link detailing some history of the railway near Turvey.
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.
Footpath near the railway line at Turvey Despite appearing to be overgrown work is going on to open out the footpath.
Footpath near the railway line at Turvey
Despite appearing to be overgrown work is going on to open out the footpath.
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 '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 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'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.
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West End is located at Grid Ref: SP9853 (Lat: 52.173095, Lng: -0.56638014)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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