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Maulden
Maulden — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maulden, the nearest railway station is Flitwick, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Maulden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,132 people. Address: MK45. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.0300°, -0.4700°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Maulden is a village and civil parish located in the county of Bedfordshire. The village is located 1.5 miles east of Ampthill and about 8 miles (13 km) south of Bedford. It has about 1,250 homes and 3130 residents. Maulden is referred to in the Domesday Book as Meldone and the meanings ascribed to the various versions of the name include "cross on the hill", "high down" and "place of meeting". The village forms part of the Ampthill ward in the administrative area of Central Bedfordshire. An active Parish Council meets every five weeks – the clerk is Tracey Bearton.
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Background
History
Maulden was a parish in the union of Ampthill, hundred of Redbornestoke, county of Bedford, miles from Ampthill; containing 1331 inhabitants. The parish comprised nearly 3000 acres (12 km<sup>2</sup>), of which 260 were woodland and plantations, and of the remainder, two-thirds were arable and one third pasture. Many of the women were employed in lacemaking and the plaiting of straw. There were some quarries of sandstone; and a pleasure fair was held in the week nearest to St. Bartholomews-day. The living was a rectory, valued in the King's books at £15.9.7; net income £512; patron, the Marquess of Ailesbury. The tithes were commuted for land and a corn rent, under an act of enclosure in…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0300, -0.4700
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Maulden
- Postcode
- MK45
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Population
- 3,132
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1522892 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maulden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: AilesburyMausoleum Maulden Bedfordshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ailesbury Mausoleum
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Cut-throat Meadow
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Ampthill
Museums · 1.5 km
The Cupcake Bar
Cafés · 1.6 km
Kinema
Theatres · 1.6 km
Pump and signpost in Market Place
Historic houses · 1.6 km
The White Hart
Hotels · 1.6 km
Zonita Cinema
Theatres · 1.7 km
Houghton House
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Maulden Wood
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Ruxox Cell
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Ruxox Cell
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Maulden is a town located in the London region with a population of 3,132. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,132
- Constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
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Things to see in Maulden
19 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Maulden →
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Ailesbury Mausoleum
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📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cut-throat Meadow
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📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Maulden Wood
Maulden Wood — woodland in Bedfordshire, England.
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Ruxox Cell
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Pump and signpost in Market Place
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Ampthill
Ampthill () is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It lies between Bedford and Luton. At the 2021 census it had a population of 8,825.
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The White Hart
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The Flying Horse Public House
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cooper's Hill
Cooper's Hill — nature reserve in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Ampthill Castle
Ampthill Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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The Alemeda Memorial, Ampthill
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Katherine's Cross
Katherine's Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ampthill Camp Memorial Cross
Ampthill Camp Memorial Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ailesbury Mausoleum
Ailesbury Mausoleum is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cut-throat Meadow
Cut-throat Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Ampthill
Ampthill () is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It lies between Bedford and Luton. At the 2021 census it had a population of 8,825.
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Pump and signpost in Market Place
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Where to eat & stay near Maulden
Places to stay
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The White Hart
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Belvedere Camping
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Rose and Crown
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Lower Woodend Farm
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Places to eat & drink
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The Flying Horse Public House
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The Old Sun Public House
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The White Hart Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maulden?
- Maulden is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK45), in the parish of Maulden.
- What is Maulden?
- Maulden — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Maulden?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45.
- Is Maulden free to visit?
- Yes, Maulden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maulden?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45.