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Riseley, Bedfordshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Riseley, Bedfordshire

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Riseley, Bedfordshire history

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Riseley appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the village’s name is spelt Riselai. The village is listed as being in the Stodden Hundred. The survey also states that some of Riseley was overlorded by Godric the Sheriff.

Riseley in the Middle Ages

Much of Riseley’s Medieval history involves the Knights Hospitallers who in 1279 gained possession of land and manors in Riseley as well as possessions in surrounding areas. Riseley was affected by the Black Death back in 1351 when 300 acres of arable land became worthless due to them being uncultivated and no one occupying them.

Brick making in Riseley

Riseley has a long tradition of brick and tile making, dating back to at least 1558. During the nineteenth century the village was home to a brickworks and brickmaking became one of the village’s main industries.

Riseley in WW2

During World War 2 Riseley was used by the USAAF as a base to store and fill bombs. A large camp was set up at the top of the Carriage Drive to Melchbourne House to house the troops. Remnants of deadly mustard agent and its breakdown products still remain in part of Coppice Wood near Riseley.

Riseley High Street

Riseley High Street runs more or less North South for a distance of one mile from end to end and was designated as a Turnpike in May 1802. A widened area in the grass verge at the southern end of the High Street marks where the tollbooth stood. There is no obvious centre to the village, with the church, shop, schools and village hall all spread out over the village.

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16 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Riseley, Bedfordshire places to visit

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Riseley, Bedfordshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Riseley, Bedfordshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Riseley, Bedfordshire’s information audio spots:

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Keysoe, Bedfordshire. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. Features of interest include the prominent spire, the 14th- and 15th-century roofs and the font.

RAF Thurleigh RAF Thurleigh is a former Royal Air Force station located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Thurleigh was transferred to the United States Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force on 9 December 1942 and designated Station 111.

Swineshead, Bedfordshire Swineshead is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford in the county of Bedfordshire. It is located in the area of Bedford and is situated in the Bedfordshire county of Leicestershire.

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