Towns & cities · South East England
Wicken
Wicken — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wicken is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Wolverton, which is 7.8 km away. The postcode for Wicken is MK19, and entry to the town is free.
About
Wicken is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 939 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 295 people. Address: MK19. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0489°, -0.9150°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wicken is a village and civil parish in the English county of Northamptonshire. It is about one mile north of the A422 road between Milton Keynes and Buckingham and forms part of West Northamptonshire district. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 299 people, reducing slightly to 295 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
The earliest archeological remains for the area are a prehistoric ring ditch, although the first identified settlement is a small Roman settlement on the edge of the modern village. The modern village dates from Saxon times and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. During the Middle Ages, it seems to have functioned as two villages: Wick Dive and Wick Hamon, separated by a stream and both in separate manors. In 1511 the two manors were purchased by John Spencer of Snitterfield, Warwicks., whose grandson, Sir John Spencer of Wormleighton, secured in 1587, the union of Wick Dive and Wick Hamon into one parish. An episode of the Channel 4 TV programme Time Team featured multiple archaeological…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0489, -0.9150
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wicken
- Postcode
- MK19
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Population
- 295
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q633121 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wicken, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wicken - geograph.org.uk - 454303.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Wicken is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 295. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 295
- Constituency
- South Northamptonshire
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Where to eat & stay near Wicken
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wicken?
- Wicken is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK19), in the parish of Wicken.
- What is Wicken?
- Wicken — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wicken?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK19.
- Is Wicken free to visit?
- Yes, Wicken is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wicken?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK19.