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Eton, Buckinghamshire

Eton is a town in Buckinghamshire. It stands on the north bank of the River Thames, across the river from Windsor (in Berkshire) to which it is connected by Windsor Bridge. Eton is best known for Eton College, funded in the Middle Ages and possibly the most famous public school in England. The town is within the council area of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Buckinghamshire
Lat, Long: 51.489577,-0.609355
Grid Reference: SU 9664 7765
Civil Parish: Eton CP
Council Area: Windsor and Maidenhead CA
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 15489
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Eton,_Buckinghamshire_15489

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