Towns & cities · East of England
Ickwell
Ickwell — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ickwell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0963°, -0.3218°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ickwell is a small, rural village in the Central Bedfordshire district of the county of Bedfordshire, England about 6.5 miles (10 km) south-east of the county town of Bedford. Ickwell is part of the civil parish of Northill. The 2011 census shows its population as 298. The village is known for its maypole and for being the birthplace of Thomas Tompion, the "Father of English Clockmaking".
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Background
History
Ickwell is not mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086. Its name is first documented in the thirteenth century, as 'Ikewelle'. Variations in the name's spelling (including Chikewelle, Geykewelle, Gigewel, Yekewell; Yikewell; Zekewekk and Zykwell) suggest that its origin is an Anglo-Saxon toponym meaning 'Gicca's spring'. The manor of Ickwell (or Ickwell Bury) was part of the Barony of Eaton, with the other lands in Bedfordshire of Eudo, son of Hubert. Before 1284, it was given by William Hobcote to the prior of the Knights Hospitaller of St John of Jerusalem, who held it through the Dissolution of the Monasteries, relinquishing it in 1544. It was then granted by the Crown to John Barnardiston,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0963, -0.3218
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Northill
- Postcode
- SG18 9EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1519300 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ickwell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ickwell Village Green. - geograph.org.uk - 120329.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ickwell Maypole
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Northill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Shuttleworth Collection
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Shuttleworth Collection
Museums · 0.8 km
The Swiss Garden
Gardens · 0.8 km
Dolphin Jardiniere & Tazza
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Eagle Redoubt
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Bridge And Underpass Approximately 350 Metres North East Of Old Warden Park
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Northill
Villages · 1.0 km
Old Warden Castle
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Quince Hill
Castles · 1.8 km
Ickwell is a village located in the London region of the UK. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
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Things to see in Ickwell
20 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ickwell →
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Leonard, Old Warden
Church of St Leonard, Old Warden — church in Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Northill — church in Northill, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Northill War Memorial
Northill War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · East of England
Queen Annes Summerhouse
Queen Annes Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Wardon Abbey
Wardon Abbey — Grade I listed building in Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
The Shuttleworth Collection
The Shuttleworth Collection — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Ickwell Maypole
Ickwell Maypole — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
The Swiss Garden
The Swiss Garden — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge And Underpass Approximately 350 Metres North East Of Old Warden Park
Bridge And Underpass Approximately 350 Metres North East Of Old Warden Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Smeaton's Bridge
Smeaton's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Eagle Redoubt
Eagle Redoubt — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Dolphin Jardiniere & Tazza
Dolphin Jardiniere & Tazza — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Museums · East of England
Shuttleworth Collection
Shuttleworth Collection — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Old Warden Castle
Old Warden Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 7B&Bs · East of England
Old Warden Guest House
Old Warden Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Old Warden Castle
Old Warden Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
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📷 4Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Ickwell Maypole
Ickwell Maypole — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Northill War Memorial
Northill War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
The Shuttleworth Collection
The Shuttleworth Collection — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Shuttleworth Collection
Shuttleworth Collection — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
The Swiss Garden
The Swiss Garden — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Dolphin Jardiniere & Tazza
Dolphin Jardiniere & Tazza — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ickwell
Places to stay
📷 7B&Bs · East of England
Old Warden Guest House
Old Warden Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre
Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Caravan Club Site (members)
Caravan Club Site (members) — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre
Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Kings Arms Public House
Kings Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Anchor Public House
The Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Hart Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ickwell?
- Ickwell is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG18 9EG), in the parish of Northill.
- What is Ickwell?
- Ickwell — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ickwell?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG18 9EG.
- Is Ickwell free to visit?
- Yes, Ickwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ickwell?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG18 9EG.