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Towns near Biggleswade
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Easton
(< 1 Mile)*
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Sutton
(2 Miles)*
An historic and picturesque village situated a few miles from Potton. A tributary of the River Ivel crosses the road where Sutton's medieval twin arched packhorse bridge spans the ford. |
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Langford
(2 Miles)*
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Northill
(3 Miles)*
The parish of Northill encompasses Ickwell, Lower and Upper Caldecote also Hatch and Thorncote, all in the heart of market garden country, Northill was originally known as North Givell meaning the northern part of territory of the River Ivel. |
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Southill
(3 Miles)*
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Old Warden
(3 Miles)*
Old Warden's history can be traced back to Roman times. A Cistercian Abbey was situated near the Cardington Road and a small part still stands, identified by its Elizabethan chimney. |
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Sandy
(3 Miles)*
For centuries Sandy was the centre for market gardening and it still remains vital to the town today. Excavations indicate that Sandy was once a Roman settlement. |
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Potton
(3 Miles)*
Potton is an ancient market town centred around a very attractive Market square adorned by redbrick 18th century buildings. Dominating the square is the neo-Georgian Clock House, built in 1956 it now houses the library. |
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Everton
(3 Miles)*
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Edworth
(4 Miles)*
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Clifton
(4 Miles)*
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Blunham
(4 Miles)*
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Astwick
(4 Miles)*
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Hinxworth
(4 Miles)*
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Moggerhanger
(4 Miles)*
A hill top village dominated by the Church of St. John The Evangelist, which was built in 1860-61, of French influence. The Church has a chancel tower with a pyramid roof and high apse adjoining. |
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