Luton, Bedfordshire
Luton is the largest town in Bedfordshire, situated on the River Lea. The town's foundation dates to the sixth century as a Saxon settlement on the river, from which Luton derives its name. One of the largest churches in Bedfordshire, St Mary's Church, was built in the 12th century. Luton was, for many years, widely known for hatmaking. The town is within the council area of Luton.
Primary Name(s): Luton
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Bedfordshire
Lat, Long: 51.879544,-0.4174498
Grid Reference: TL 0903 2129
Council Area: Luton CA
Police Area: Bedfordshire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN28865
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Luton,_Bedfordshire_28865
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q203889
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Luton
Primary Name(s): Luton
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Bedfordshire
Lat, Long: 51.879544,-0.4174498
Grid Reference: TL 0903 2129
Council Area: Luton CA
Police Area: Bedfordshire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN28865
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Luton,_Bedfordshire_28865
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q203889
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Luton
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