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|population_ref= <ref>[http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=792162&c=Longwick&d=16&e=15&g=425256&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1216513235108&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 Neighbourhood Statistics 2001 Census]</ref><br> 1,347 (2011 Census. parish)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11124959&c=Ibstone&d=16&e=62&g=6404839&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1479899243071&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|accessdate=23 November 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics |work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref> |
|population_ref= <ref>[http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=792162&c=Longwick&d=16&e=15&g=425256&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1216513235108&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 Neighbourhood Statistics 2001 Census]</ref><br> 1,347 (2011 Census. parish)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11124959&c=Ibstone&d=16&e=62&g=6404839&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1479899243071&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|accessdate=23 November 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics |work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref> |
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|civil_parish= [[Longwick-cum-Ilmer]] |
|civil_parish= [[Longwick-cum-Ilmer]] |
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|unitary_england = [[Buckinghamshire (district)|Buckinghamshire]] |
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|region= South East England |
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'''Longwick''' is a village in [[ |
'''Longwick''' is a village in the [[Buckinghamshire (district)|Buckinghamshire]] district, about {{convert|1+1/4|mi|km|0}} northwest of [[Princes Risborough]], [[Buckinghamshire]] on the A4129 road. |
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The [[Toponymy|toponym]] is from the [[Old English]] for "long farm".{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} |
The [[Toponymy|toponym]] is from the [[Old English]] for "long farm".{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} |
Revision as of 17:10, 14 June 2022
Longwick | |
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![]() Pasture, Longwick, 2010 | |
Location within Buckinghamshire | |
Population | 1,267 [1] 1,347 (2011 Census. parish)[2] |
OS grid reference | SP7805 |
Civil parish | |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Princes Risborough |
Postcode district | HP27 |
Dialling code | 01844 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Buckinghamshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Longwick is a village in the Buckinghamshire district, about 1+1⁄4 miles (2 km) northwest of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire on the A4129 road.
The toponym is from the Old English for "long farm".[citation needed]
With Ilmer, Owlswick, Meadle and Horsenden, it forms the civil parish of Longwick-cum-Ilmer which was created in 1934. In 1951 its population was 786,[citation needed] since when it has increased significantly to 1,267 in 2001.
Longwick was the location for the Sunrise/Back to the Future Acid House party on 12 August 1989, which attracted over 20,000 people, and considered to be one of the most significant, and best, parties of its era.[citation needed]
Transport
Longwick is served on a daily basis by the Risborough Area Community Bus (RCB) with hourly services to Princes Risborough, five times a day. Longwick is also served by Redline Buses' 320 rail link service between Princes Risborough and Chinnor at peak times.
References
- ^ Neighbourhood Statistics 2001 Census
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
External links
For a map see the Wycombe District site describing the Parish of Longwick-cum-Ilmer