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Amersham Old Town, Buckinghamshire

Amersham Old Town (or Old Amersham) is an ancient market town that now forms a part of the modern town of Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Old Amersham occupies the valley floor of the River Misbourne. Records date back to Anglo-Saxon times when it was known as Agmodesham. St Mary's Church dates from the 13th century. It is within the council area of Buckinghamshire.

Primary Name(s): Amersham Old Town
Variant Name(s):  Old Amersham
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Buckinghamshire
Lat, Long: 51.666814,-0.618742
Grid Reference: SU 9562 9735
Civil Parish: Amersham CP
Council Area: Buckinghamshire CA
Police Area: Thames Valley PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN857

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Amersham_Old_Town,_Buckinghamshire_857