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

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Swineshead, Bedfordshire history

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Swineshead was an exclave of Huntingdonshire, and surrounded by Bedfordshire, until 30 September 1896. The parish was enclosed by Act of Parliament in 1803. It was part of Eaton Socon Rural District from 1894 to 1934, then became part of Bedford Rural District.

Swineshead, Bedfordshire landmarks

The village is in the middle of the parish, and includes many old houses. The “Three Horseshoes” Inn dates from the early 17th century. The former rectory is an ancient plastered building of brick and timber opposite the church.

Swineshead, Bedfordshire geography / climate

The surface is undulating and is between 139 and 236 feet (42 and 72 m) above sea-level. The soil in the parish is loam and gravelly and the sub-soil mainly blue galt. The chief crops are wheat, barley beans, and peas. Swineshead and Spanoak Woods in the north of the parish still remain but now are not as large as they once were.

You can visit Swineshead, Bedfordshire places with Walkfo Swineshead, Bedfordshire to hear history at Swineshead, Bedfordshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Swineshead, Bedfordshire has 19 places to visit in our interactive Swineshead, Bedfordshire map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Swineshead, Bedfordshire, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Swineshead, Bedfordshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Swineshead, Bedfordshire & the surrounding areas.

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19 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Swineshead, Bedfordshire places to visit

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

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.

Swineshead Wood Swineshead Wood is a 21.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is located in Swinehead, Bedfordshire, England. It is a site of special scientific interest.

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