Westbury is a village and civil parish in northern 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.
| Westbury | |
|---|---|
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  Westbury Location within Buckinghamshire | |
| Population | 447 (2011 Census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SP6235 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial 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 | |
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
edit- ^ 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
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