Roxton, Bedfordshire



































Roxton


Roxton is located in Bedfordshire

Roxton

Roxton



Roxton shown within Bedfordshire

Population348 (2011 Census)[1]
OS grid referenceTL154995
Unitary authority
  • Bedford
Ceremonial county
  • Bedfordshire
Region
  • East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBEDFORD
Postcode districtMK44
Dialling code01234
PoliceBedfordshire
FireBedfordshire and Luton
AmbulanceEast of England

EU ParliamentEast of England
UK Parliament
  • North East Bedfordshire

List of places

UK

England

Bedfordshire

52°10′34″N 0°18′39″W / 52.17624°N 0.31070°W / 52.17624; -0.31070Coordinates: 52°10′34″N 0°18′39″W / 52.17624°N 0.31070°W / 52.17624; -0.31070

Roxton is a small village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England.


Roxton is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The entry reads: Rochesdone/stone: Rhiwallon from Hugh de Beauchamp; William Speke. Mill (260 eels).


The village has two churches, the Royal Oak public house and a garden centre. There is a post office to the rear of the public house. Roxton Church of England Lower School is also located in the village.


The parish used to include Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden, but in May 2007 they became independent of Roxton.



Notable people



  • Wayne Larkins, a former Northamptonshire and England cricketer


References




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External links


Media related to Roxton, Bedfordshire at Wikimedia Commons


  • Roxton Parish Council

  • Royal Oak Pub, Roxton

  • Roxton Garden Centre

  • Roxton V.A. Church of England Lower School







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