Roxton

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Roxton
Bedfordshire
Location
Grid reference: TL154995
Location: 52°10’34"N, 0°18’39"W
Data
Population: 348  (2011[1])
Post town: Bedford
Postcode: MK44
Dialling code: 01234
Local Government
Council: Bedford
Parliamentary
constituency:
North East Bedfordshire

Roxton is a small village and parish in Bedfordshire, just south-west of the A1/A421 road junction.

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.

Notable people

  • Wayne Larkins, Northamptonshire and England cricketer

References

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