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Wendover is a historic market town situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in central Buckinghamshire. The settlement developed close to where the road from London to Aylesbury (now the A413) meets the Roman Upper Icknield Way which runs along along the foot of the hills. The earliest reference, to 'Wændofron,', dates from around 970. Wendover was granted a market charter in 1214, and had become a borough by 1228. The economy centred around agriculture, lace-making, and straw plaiting. The layout of the older parts of the town show clear signs of mediæval town planning, though many of the buildings in the town centre date from the 17th century. It became a stage-coach stop from the early 18th century. The Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal arrived in the 1790s and the railway in 1892. St Mary's Church (C of E) dates from the 12th century though was largely rebuilt in 1857. The distinctive red brick, spired Clock Tower was built in 1842. The town is within the council area of Buckinghamshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Buckinghamshire
Lat, Long: 51.762301,-0.743087
Grid Reference: SP 8684 0781
Civil Parish: Wendover CP
Council Area: Buckinghamshire CA
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 48352
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wendover,_Buckinghamshire_48352

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