Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire
Civil parish in Bedfordshire, England
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Gravenhurst is a civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England.
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| Gravenhurst | |
|---|---|
St Mary's church | |
  Gravenhurst Location within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | 595 (2011 Census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TL121143 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK45 |
| Dialling code | 01462 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
The parish includes Lower Gravenhurst, Upper Gravenhurst, as well as the hamlet of Ion.[2]
Features of Gravenhurst include St. Mary's Church, which was built during the 14th century.[3]
History
Gravenhurst was recorded in the Domesday Book as Crauenhest.[4] The entry reads: Crauenhest: William from Hugh de Beauchamp. The parish was formed on 24 March 1888 from "Lower Gravenhurst" and "Upper Gravenhurst".[5]
Education
It is in the catchment zone for Robert Bloomfield Academy.[6]
