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The hamlet name is [[Old English language|Anglo Saxon]] in origin, and means 'long farm'. |
The hamlet name is [[Old English language|Anglo Saxon]] in origin, and means 'long farm'. |
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With [[Ilmer]], it forms the [[civil parish]] of '''Longwick-cum-Ilmer''' which was created in 1934. In 1951 its population was 786 |
With [[Ilmer]], it forms the [[civil parish]] of '''Longwick-cum-Ilmer''' which was created in 1934. In 1951 its population was 786, since when it has seen a significant increase to over 1200 in 2001. |
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==References== |
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==External Links== |
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For a map and further information see the Wycombe District site describing the [http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/uploads/documents/Community%20and%20living/longwick%20parish%20fact%20file.pdf Parish of Longwick-cum-Ilmer] |
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Revision as of 17:09, 9 August 2008
| Longwick | |
|---|---|
| Population | Expression error: "1,267[1]" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | SP785055 |
| District | |
| Shire 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 hamlet located on the edge of the Aylesbury Vale about a mile north west of the town of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire, England and on the road to Thame.
The hamlet name is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'long farm'.
With Ilmer, it forms the civil parish of Longwick-cum-Ilmer which was created in 1934. In 1951 its population was 786, since when it has seen a significant increase to over 1200 in 2001.
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External Links
For a map and further information see the Wycombe District site describing the Parish of Longwick-cum-Ilmer
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