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'''Kensworth''' is a village in [[Hertfordshire]], lying close by the Bedfordshire border, on the road to [[Whipsnade]] in the latter county. | '''Kensworth''' is a village in [[Hertfordshire]], lying close by the [[Bedfordshire]] border, on the road to [[Whipsnade]] in the latter county. | ||
Kensworth is on the edge of [[Dunstable Downs]], and includes the hamlets of '''California''' and '''Kensworth Lynch'''. The large town of [[Dunstable]] lies to the north. | |||
Today the village contains a lower school, a village hall, 2 churches, 2 shops and 2 pubs. Kensworth Chalk Pit is a working quarry and is the biggest employer in the parish. The pit is owned and mined by Cemex, but has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.<ref>[http://www.bedsrigs.org.uk/sites/Kensworth%20Quarry.html Kensworth Quarry]</ref> | Today the village contains a lower school, a village hall, 2 churches, 2 shops and 2 pubs. Kensworth Chalk Pit is a working quarry and is the biggest employer in the parish. The pit is owned and mined by Cemex, but has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.<ref>[http://www.bedsrigs.org.uk/sites/Kensworth%20Quarry.html Kensworth Quarry]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 24 June 2012
| Kensworth | |
| Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|
 Cottage in Kensworth Lynch | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL033180 |
| Location: | 51°51’5"N, -0°30’5"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Dunstable |
| Postcode: | LU6 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
South West Bedfordshire |
Kensworth is a village in Hertfordshire, lying close by the Bedfordshire border, on the road to Whipsnade in the latter county.
Kensworth is on the edge of Dunstable Downs, and includes the hamlets of California and Kensworth Lynch. The large town of Dunstable lies to the north.
Today the village contains a lower school, a village hall, 2 churches, 2 shops and 2 pubs. Kensworth Chalk Pit is a working quarry and is the biggest employer in the parish. The pit is owned and mined by Cemex, but has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.[1]
Kensworth Parish Council administers some local services and facilities in the parish, including a village recreation ground and a provision of allotments. The council has 9 members who are elected every 4 years.
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