Maids Moreton

Civil Parish in Buckinghamshire

England

Maids Moreton

Stratford Road heading to Buckingham
Stratford Road heading to Buckingham Credit: Steve Daniels

Maids Moreton is a civil parish located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately one mile east of the town of Buckingham, it covers an area of about 4 square kilometers. With a population of around 1,700 residents, it is a relatively small and close-knit community.

The village of Maids Moreton is known for its picturesque rural setting and charming traditional architecture. It features a mix of historic cottages, larger period houses, and modern homes, providing a diverse range of housing options. The parish is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering residents access to scenic walks and outdoor activities.

The village has a few local amenities to serve its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a small shop. It also has a historic pub, The Old Red Lion, which dates back to the 17th century and is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Maids Moreton has a strong sense of community and hosts various events throughout the year, such as summer fairs and Christmas markets. The parish is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links and easy access to the A421 road.

Overall, Maids Moreton is a charming and peaceful village in Buckinghamshire, offering residents a high quality of life in a picturesque rural setting.

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Maids Moreton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.013937/-0.970839 or Grid Reference SP7035. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stratford Road heading to Buckingham
Stratford Road heading to Buckingham
Stratford Road entering Buckingham
Stratford Road entering Buckingham
Entrance to the Buckingham Canal Nature Reserve
Entrance to the Buckingham Canal Nature Reserve
Cornwall Place, Buckingham Cornwall Place passes between the large Cornwall's Meadow car park and the High Street. There is a variety of businesses in the area.
Cornwall Place, Buckingham
Cornwall Place passes between the large Cornwall's Meadow car park and the High Street. There is a variety of businesses in the area.
Buckingham Old Gaol Buckingham Old Gaol was built in 1748 and became a gaol in 1839 when cells and a gaoler's house were added. More recently it has been a police station, a fire station, an air-raid shelter and an ammunition store. Today it houses a volunteer-run museum and incorporates a tourist information office. The building is said to be haunted.
Buckingham Old Gaol
Buckingham Old Gaol was built in 1748 and became a gaol in 1839 when cells and a gaoler's house were added. More recently it has been a police station, a fire station, an air-raid shelter and an ammunition store. Today it houses a volunteer-run museum and incorporates a tourist information office. The building is said to be haunted.
Suitors, Buckingham Men's formal hireware business on Market Hill.
Suitors, Buckingham
Men's formal hireware business on Market Hill.
Bridge Street, Buckingham The centre of Buckingham seems to be constantly clogged with vehicles fighting their way through the narrow streets as this view down Bridge Street illustrates.
Bridge Street, Buckingham
The centre of Buckingham seems to be constantly clogged with vehicles fighting their way through the narrow streets as this view down Bridge Street illustrates.
Market Square, Buckingham The White Hart is on the left and the building straight ahead is the old town hall. Some historical details of the latter are given here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4851251">SP6933 : Old Town Hall, Market Square, Buckingham</a>.
Market Square, Buckingham
The White Hart is on the left and the building straight ahead is the old town hall. Some historical details of the latter are given here: SP6933 : Old Town Hall, Market Square, Buckingham.
Market Square, Buckingham
Market Square, Buckingham
Market Square, Buckingham
Market Square, Buckingham
Buckingham Post Office The Post Office opened on 27th July 1939. The architect was Frederick Allen Llewellyn of the Office of Works.
Buckingham Post Office
The Post Office opened on 27th July 1939. The architect was Frederick Allen Llewellyn of the Office of Works.
Housing by the River Apartments overlooking a short backwater off the River Ouse near the town centre.
Housing by the River
Apartments overlooking a short backwater off the River Ouse near the town centre.
The top end of Bridge Street Coming into the Market Place in the town centre.
The curved building is on the side of the Old Town Hall.
The top end of Bridge Street
Coming into the Market Place in the town centre. The curved building is on the side of the Old Town Hall.
Outside The King's Head A pub on Market Hill in the town centre. Specialising in coffee and gin, it says on the wall.
Outside The King's Head
A pub on Market Hill in the town centre. Specialising in coffee and gin, it says on the wall.
Cones at the Old Gaol Another picture of Buckingham's Old Gaol in the Market Place.
Now a museum and information centre.
Cones at the Old Gaol
Another picture of Buckingham's Old Gaol in the Market Place. Now a museum and information centre.
Shops on Market Hill Buckingham has managed to retain a lot of its old town centre buildings, but not all of them.
Shops on Market Hill
Buckingham has managed to retain a lot of its old town centre buildings, but not all of them.
Artwork by the River Sculpture in a bit of open space beside the River Ouse.
Artwork by the River
Sculpture in a bit of open space beside the River Ouse.
Buildings in Buckingham Town Centre Wait long enough and there'll be a gap. A rare lull in the traffic gives an opportunity to appreciate one of the pleasant streetscapes in this old town.
Buildings in Buckingham Town Centre
Wait long enough and there'll be a gap. A rare lull in the traffic gives an opportunity to appreciate one of the pleasant streetscapes in this old town.
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Maids Moreton is located at Grid Ref: SP7035 (Lat: 52.013937, Lng: -0.970839)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Pub
The Wheatsheaf
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Veterinary
Windmill Practice (Maids Moreton)
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Turning Circle
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Bench
Backrest: no
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Bench
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Bench
Addr Street: Scotts Lane
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