Harrold
| Harrold | |
| Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|
 Village green | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 52°12’0"N, -0°36’36"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,691 (2011[1]) |
| Post town: | Bedford |
| Postcode: | MK43 |
| Dialling code: | 01234 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Bedford |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North East Bedfordshire |
Harrold is a village and parish in Bedfordshire, around nine miles north-west of Bedford. The village is on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, and is the site of an ancient bridge, linking the village with Carlton with Chellington on the south bank. Immediately to the east of the village is Odell. Across the bridge is Carlton.[2]
Harrold has a village lock-up that was used to detain drunks and suspected animals. It is no longer in use.[3]
Two schools exist in the village: Harrold Lower School and Harrold Priory Middle School.
The parish church of St Peter is located in the village.
History
Harrold was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a parish within the Hundred of Willey.[4]
An early mediæval sword mount was unearthed by a metal detectorist in 2006. It is believed the tiny phallic decoration could have adorned the sword belt of a high-ranking Saxon warrior.[5] There are two public houses in Harrold. The Muntjac and the Oakley Arms.
Paul McCartney reputedly gave the first live performance of Hey Jude in the Oakley Arms in Harrold on 30 June 1968.[6]
Gallery
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The bridge at Harrold -
The picture of Harrold Buttermarket, before the new roof tiles. -
Harrold Fire Station -
Harrold lock-up
References
- ↑ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11124260&c=Harrold&d=16&e=62&g=6403052&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1478602233572&enc=1. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ↑ The Parish of Harrold in General
- ↑ Fairs and Markets
- ↑ British History Online – Parishes and dates
- ↑ Saxon Decoration Article and Photo
- ↑ Through The Door At Apple Corps Ep 2
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Harrold) |