Meppershall, United Kingdom
Meppershall is a town of 1,745 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Meppershall
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 23 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Cainhoe Castle, Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows and Wrest Park.
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About Meppershall
Meppershall is a hilltop village in Bedfordshire near Shefford, Campton, Shillington, Stondon and surrounded by farmland.
From the Wikipedia article Meppershall (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Cainhoe Castle
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
11th century Norman castle in England
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows
Park · 3.0 mi
Nature reserve in the United Kingdom
Wrest Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Country estate near Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Restaurants and cafes23
Rose Buds @ Duck Lane
Cafe · 1.5 mi
2-4 High Street, Shefford
Tu-Fr 09:30-15:30; Sa 09:00-13:00
11 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The village and the manor house are mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 - with the entry reading: Malpertesselle/Maperteshale: Gilbert FitzSolomon.
The Manor House belonged to the De Meppershall family for nearly 300 years following 1086. The present house is early 17th century.
Until 1844 Meppershall was partially in Hertfordshire. The detached portion of Hertfordshire was transferred to Bedfordshire in 1844, following the Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1844.
St. Mary's church dates back to the Normans. The Parish Records of St Mary, Meppershall, have been published on CD by the Parochial Church Council.
From the History section of Meppershall on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Economy
Before the advent of greenhouses, Meppershall was a poor community with large families living in two up, two down type thatched cottages built of brick with stone floors. However, so many greenhouses were built in the village that it was known as a "glass city," growing salad crops for local markets, which were shipped further afield via the railway.
Education
The nearest middle school are Robert Bloomfield Academy (Years 5 to 8) and Henlow Academy (Years 5-11).
It is in the catchment zone for Samuel Whitbread Academy, which has an upper school and sixth form.
From the Wikipedia article Meppershall, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Meppershall
- Thomas SalmonBritish historian and geographer
- Norman Cooleycricketer (born 1941)
Born in Meppershall, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Meppershall
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Getting there and nearby towns
London Luton Airport (LTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Shillington 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Henlow 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Pirton 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Silsoe 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Hitchin 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Letchworth Garden City 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Biggleswade 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Ampthill 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Flitwick 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Baldock 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
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- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cainhoe Castle, Dennis simpson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arlesey Old Moat 6, Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WrestHouse3, Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Campton Church, The joy of all things, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, laye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, laye, CC BY-SA 4.0
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