Gravenhurst (also known as Lower Gravenhurst) is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England.
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Population | 595 (2011 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | TL121143 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BEDFORD |
Postcode district | MK45 |
Dialling code | 01462 |
Police | Bedfordshire |
Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
Ambulance | East of England |
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The parish includes Upper Gravenhurst, as well as the hamlet of Ion.[2]
Gravenhurst is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The entry reads: Crauenhest: William from Hugh de Beauchamp.
Features of Gravenhurst include St. Mary's Church, which was built during the 14th century.[3]
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Settlements in Central Bedfordshire | |
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