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|population_ref = (2011 Census)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128065&c=roxton&d=16&e=62&g=6403235&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1478878359163&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|accessdate=11 November 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics |work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref> |
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'''Roxton''' is a small village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the [[Borough of Bedford]], [[Bedfordshire]], England about {{convert|7|mi|km|0}} north-east of the county town of [[Bedford]]. |
'''Roxton''' is a small village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the [[Borough of Bedford]], [[Bedfordshire]], England about {{convert|7|mi|km|0}} north-east of the county town of [[Bedford]]. |
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The 2011 census gives the population of Roxton as 348.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roxton Local Area Report |url=https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=E34002508 |website=nomis |accessdate=31 October 2019}}</ref> |
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Roxton is mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]]. The entry reads: ''Rochesdone/stone: Rhiwallon from Hugh de Beauchamp; William Speke. Mill (260 eels).'' |
Roxton is mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]]. The entry reads: ''Rochesdone/stone: Rhiwallon from Hugh de Beauchamp; William Speke. Mill (260 eels).'' |
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Revision as of 04:28, 31 October 2019
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| Roxton | |
|---|---|
  Roxton Location within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | 348 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TL154995 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK44 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Roxton is a small village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England about 7 miles (11 km) north-east of the county town of Bedford.
The 2011 census gives the population of Roxton as 348.[1]
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
- ^ "Roxton Local Area Report". nomis. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
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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