Eggington

Civil Parish in Bedfordshire

England

Eggington

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway The railway was originally built in 1919 to carry sand from nearby quarries to the now dismantled Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable standard gauge railway line close to Page&#039;s Park. It closed as an industrial line in 1969, but was taken over by volunteers to be run as a heritage railway. The railway has a very informative website here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.buzzrail.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.buzzrail.co.uk/">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> A light dusting of snow covers the ground in this view, taken looking north westwards where the railway runs parallel to the road called Meadway on the left. The brick walls are the parapets of the railway bridge over Clipstone Brook, a tributary of the River Ouzel. — Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway Credit: Nigel Cox

Eggington is a small civil parish located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of Leighton Buzzard, Eggington covers an area of around 1.5 square miles.

The parish is primarily rural in nature, characterized by open fields, farmland, and a scattering of residential properties. It is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and scenic views. The area has a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Eggington is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The parish has a small church, St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a prominent feature in the local landscape and contributes to the historical charm of the area.

Despite its small size, Eggington benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities and attractions. The town of Leighton Buzzard offers a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, while the larger cities of Milton Keynes and Luton are easily accessible by car or public transportation.

In conclusion, Eggington is a peaceful and picturesque civil parish in Bedfordshire, known for its rural beauty and close-knit community. It offers a serene retreat for those looking to escape the city, while still providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.923551/-0.618989 or Grid Reference SP9525. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

The railway was originally built in 1919 to carry sand from nearby quarries to the now dismantled Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable standard gauge railway line close to Page's Park. It closed as an industrial line in 1969, but was taken over by volunteers to be run as a heritage railway. The railway has a very informative website here Link

A light dusting of snow covers the ground in this view, taken looking north westwards where the railway runs parallel to the road called Meadway on the left. The brick walls are the parapets of the railway bridge over Clipstone Brook, a tributary of the River Ouzel.

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

Viewed looking north eastwards, the railway runs parallel to Vandyke Road here. The buildings of Vandyke Upper School are visible on the right of the road. The School's website is here Link

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

This view was taken, with a light dusting of snow on the ground, looking north eastwards across the Shenley Hill Road level crossing, with Mile Tree Road running parallel to the railway to the right.

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Clipstone

Viewed looking north from the bridge over Clipstone Brook towards Clipstone.

Nigel Cox

Leighton Buzzard: Narrow gauge railway

Stonehenge Works on the railway viewed looking southwards with Mile Tree Road on the left. This is the current northern terminus of the railway although the track does continue for about another 500 metres northwards. The railway was originally built in 1919 to carry sand from nearby quarries to the now dismantled Leighton Buzzard to Dunstable standard gauge railway line close to Page's Park. It closed as an industrial line in 1969, but was taken over by volunteers to be run as a heritage railway. The railway has a very informative website here Link

Nigel Cox

Telecoms mast, Leighton Road

A common sight these days, a mobile phone mast. This one on the Leighton Road near Stanbridge. In the foreground can be seen the remnants of the old road that has now been diverted. (Cf. SP9523 : The End of the Road)

Rob Farrow

"The Look-out" Pill Box near Stanbridge

This little structure is called "The Look-out" and I am assuming that it's a WWII pill box. Cross-checking with the 1:5000 map on Link

its map reference is SP9500624157 placing it just six metres inside this gridsquare!

Rob Farrow

A new top !

I just happened to be passing at this rather historic moment as the old windmill at Stanbridge had a new top lowered on to it ! It's excellent to see old buildings such as this being refurbished - and I'm particularly sentimental about windmills since discovering that my great-grandfather was a journeyman millwright ! Google street view as it is now Link

Rob Farrow

St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

Church End is a lovely quiet backwater of Hockliffe. Most of the village sprawls along the very busy A5 Watling Street, but this part of the village seems miles from hectic activity.

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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.

Rob Farrow

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.

Rob Farrow

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.

Rob Farrow

Chicken coops - probably

I'm not sure at all what these wooden structures are - sheds, coops or barns ? Neither do I know if they're still in use. I think they belong to Corner Farm so I'm going for chicken coops ... probably.

Rob Farrow

Church End, Hockliffe

As it says on the sign. The eponymous church is SP9626 : St. Nicholas, Church End, Hockliffe

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Church Lane, Church End, Hockliffe

This is the view back roughly southwards down Church Lane from near the lane junction at Church End. Note: The map shows this lane as Goose Green, but I'm pretty sure its street nameplate said Church Lane.

Rob Farrow