Weston Underwood, Buckinghamshire

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The village name 'Weston' is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'western estate',[2] possibly referring to the situation of the village in relation to Olney. The affix 'Underwood' refers to the village's location to a nearby forest, probably the Yardley Chase and Whittlewood Forest.

Parish church of St Lawrence

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Parish church of St Lawrence

The parish church of St Lawrence is a Grade I listed building,[3] dating from the 12th to the 15th century.[4]

Notable residents

A notable resident of the village for many years was William Cowper.

See also

References

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