Westbury, Buckinghamshire
| Westbury | |
|---|---|
| Population | 447 (2011 Census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SP6235 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRACKLEY |
| Postcode district | NN13 |
| Dialling code | 01280 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Buckinghamshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Westbury is a village and civil parish in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, England, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of Brackley and 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Buckingham. It is close to the A422 and the border with Oxfordshire.
The village was given by King Edward IV to the Company of Cooks in London[when?], and has since been sold into private hands.[citation needed]
The parish church is St Augustine, a Grade II* listed building. The church dates back to the 13th century, though much restored in 1863.[2] The church tower house four bells, one of which dates back to the 14th century.[3]
The village is home to Beachborough School, a private prep school established originally in Hampshire in 1910, but relocated to Westbury in 1942 in the manor house.[4]
The village has a website providing information regarding the services and events taking place in the village. www.westburyvillage.org
References
- ^ National Statistics 2011 Census, Accessed 3 February 2013
- ^ "Church of St Augustine, Westbury". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- ^ "St. Augustine, Westbury, Bucks". Oxford Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- ^ "About Us". Beachborough School. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
External links
Media related to Westbury, Buckinghamshire at Wikimedia Commons
