Willington, Bedford
Willington - Bedford
Willington is a village located in Bedford, England. It’s a small but vibrant community, with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.
One of the main points of interest is the Willington Dovecote, which dates back to the 16th century and is a Grade I listed building.
The village itself has a lot of character, with many old buildings, such as the village hall that was originally an 18th-century farmhouse. The local pub is a popular spot for socializing and enjoying some traditional English fare.
The area also has plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. From walks in the nearby countryside to visits to Willington’s nearby stately homes, there is something for everyone
Created: 11 December 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Willington - Bedford
Local History around Willington - Bedford
There are some historic monuments around including:
Two barrows 500m NE of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexBirchfield Farm moated site and associated fishponds and leatsBowl barrow 550m south-east of Dairy FarmNeolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex 600m NW of Octagon FarmTwo bowl barrows 330m south of Dairy FarmThree barrows and a rectilinear enclosure 1000m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neotlithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexWillington dovecotA barrow 1000m NW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexA barrow 400m north of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexPalaceyard Wood medieval moated enclosure and associated enclosures, woodland bank and cultivation earthworksMowsbury Hill: slight univallate hillfort and medieval moated siteWarden AbbeyBarford BridgeManor Farm moated siteBarrow and mortuary enclosure 1100m WNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexHenge, henge type monument and bowl barrow 500m south-east of Dairy FarmMedieval fishery and warren in Home WoodWillington stablesQuince Hill ringwork, Old WardenBlunham BridgeMortuary enclosure 900m NNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexMortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complexBowl barrow, known as the `Round Hill', 440m WNW of College FarmMotte castle in Exeter Wood, 780m south east of Wood FarmSettlement site N of Chapel End FarmSite discovered by aerial photography S of villageSite of Newnham Priory'The Docks' moated site and dock, WillingtonHowbury ringwork and medieval trackwayChawston Manor moated site and associated fishpondHengi-form monument 480m south of Dairy Farm.Wildlife in and Around Willington - Bedford
Mammals found in Willington - Bedford
There have been 30 species of mammals recorded in the willington-bedford area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis) |
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Birds found in Willington - Bedford
There have been 238 species of birds recorded in the willington-bedford area.
| African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) |
| Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) |
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