Pitstone
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Pitstone (formerly Pightelsthorn, with possible variation Pychelesthorn in 1399[2]) is a village and civil parish in east Buckinghamshire, England. It is at the foot of the central range of the Chiltern Hills, centred 6 miles (10 km) east of Aylesbury and 5 miles (8 km) south of Leighton Buzzard. It directly adjoins the village of Ivinghoe, and the two villages share some facilities.
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Pitstone Windmill | |
Location within Buckinghamshire | |
Area | 6.65 km2 (2.57 sq mi) |
Population | 2,952 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 444/km2 (1,150/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SP943150 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LEIGHTON BUZZARD |
Postcode district | LU7 |
Dialling code | 01296 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Buckinghamshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
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