Calvert

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Calvert

Calvert is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated in the Aylesbury Vale district, it is approximately 5 miles southwest of Buckingham and 11 miles northwest of Aylesbury. The village is nestled in a rural area surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

Calvert is primarily an agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The land is predominantly used for arable farming, cultivating crops such as wheat, barley, and oilseed rape. The village also benefits from its proximity to the Calvert Landfill Site, which provides employment opportunities for the local population.

Despite its small size, Calvert has a rich history dating back to the medieval era. The village is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Mary the Virgin Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church features a beautiful timber-framed tower and is an important architectural and cultural heritage site.

While Calvert may be a quiet and peaceful village, it is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A421 road runs through the village, providing easy access to Buckingham, Aylesbury, and Milton Keynes. The village also benefits from a regular bus service, allowing residents to travel to surrounding areas conveniently.

Overall, Calvert is a charming and idyllic village that offers a slower pace of life and a close-knit community. Its beautiful countryside setting, rich history, and convenient location make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a rural retreat in Buckinghamshire.

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Calvert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.915296/-1.002437 or Grid Reference SP6824. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator

Two months on from the previous picture with this title (6937388), all trackwork passing the remains of the old Calvert Station platforms has been removed in readiness for the continuation of HS2 works. The waste terminal will be rebuilt to the left and HS2 tracks will pass through where the photographer is standing.

Bob Walters

Portway Farm from GCR Bridge 558

A view south east from GCR Bridge No.558 showing the former Great Central Railway trackbed passing Portway Farm on the right. The line was closed in 1966, but now the new HS2 railway is being built here, and will pass just to the left of this scene.

Bob Walters

Work on East West Railway

Work being carried out near Charndon on the embankment and trackbed of the old Bicester to Bletchley line to ready it for the relaying of double track for the new East West Railway services between Milton Keynes and Oxford. An overbridge for the Charndon to Poundon bridleway is in the distance.

Bob Walters

Where HS2 and East West Railway will cross

A view from the road bridge of progress at the crossing of HS2 and East West Railway (EWR). The piers of the bridge over HS2 have been built; this will run left to right at the bottom of the picture. EWR will cross this bridge from top to bottom of the picture. The road bridge that the photographer is standing on will be replaced by a new bridge under the EWR tracks. In the distance can be seen Addison Road bridge and beyond that the new bridge to take Queen Catherine Road; this replaces a level crossing at the site of the former Claydon Station.

Bob Walters

Dust and tipper trucks

A continuous procession of tipper trucks carrying stone for the HS2 and EWR works at the site of the old Calvert GCR Station. HS2 is due to pass through here and the new EWR tracks will cross over it just north of here.

Bob Walters

HS2 worksite

This view is from Addison Road east towards the HS2/East West Railway work site. This area will become part of the Infrastructure Maintenance Depot for HS2. It lies along the route of the East West Railway line, which crosses the path of HS2 at Calvert. This part of EWR is being constructed as part of the HS2 works in the area. When complete, the depot will be connected to both HS2 and EWR, enabling access from all directions.

Bob Walters

Where the bridge once stood

The bridge over the railway line on Addison Road has been demolished recently and the whole area flattened. This view is westwards towards Calvert. At the moment, the road is level at this point, but a new bridge is being constructed on its eastern side to take the road over the new East West Railway tracks and those of the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot which is being built here.

Bob Walters

New bridge for Addison Road

Addison Road (foreground) will have a new bridge across the East West Railway and the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot sidings. The old bridge has been demolished and Addison Road is at present on the level through the site. The new bridge will span about eight railway tracks when complete.

Bob Walters

Ramp up to bridge OXD/29, 2014

Charndon Main Street crosses the former Oxford - Bletchley line.

Robin Webster

Former Oxford - Bletchley line, 2014

Before upgrading to passenger standards. Looking towards Bicester.

Robin Webster

Footpath parallel with railway, 2014

Now closed during railway upgrading work, and the trees cut back.

Robin Webster

A road called School Hill

From Charndon to Calvert.

Robin Webster

Railway east of bridge OXD/28, 2014

The Oxford - Bletchley line, which was partly disused, but not here. In the distance is the junction for a spur onto what remained of the old Great Central line. The lines here survived for the use of landfill trains.

Robin Webster

Railway west of bridge OXD/28, 2014

The Oxford - Bletchley line, which was partly disused, but not here.

Robin Webster

New bridge under construction

A new bridge under construction to take the Bletchley to Bicester railway line over the road rather than under it. The railway line is being raised here so that the new HS2 railway can pass beneath it. The bridge that the photographer is standing on will be demolished and the road diverted beneath the new bridge. Beyond is the trackbed of the Bletchley line being raised to cross the new bridge.

Bob Walters

Crossroads near Calvert

Philip Halling

Track to barn near Charndon

Sarah Charlesworth

Remains of Calvert station, 1984

View SE, towards Grendon Underwood Junction, Quainton Road, Aylesbury and London Marylebone: ex-GC Marylebone - Sheffield main line. The station was closed 4/3/63 (goods, 4/5/64), the main line from 5/9/66. A loop from Claydon on the ex-LNW Bletchley - Oxford line, opened 14/9/40 as a wartime connection, remained until 22/11/65. The tracks visible here serve primarily the large Waste Depot (former quarry) and come from Aylesbury via Quainton Road.

Ben Brooksbank

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Calvert is located at Grid Ref: SP6824 (Lat: 51.915296, Lng: -1.002437)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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