Tattenhoe

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Tattenhoe and Tattenhoe Park are adjacent districts of Milton Keynes, England, in the ancient parish of Tattenhoe. It is located at the south-western edge of the city, not far from the ruins of Snelshall Priory. It contains Howe Park Wood, one of England's few remaining primeval woodlands (though certainly coppiced) and home to a wide variety of wildlife, notably Odonata.

The village was abandoned in the 16th century and had its own moated manor house and church[link] (1540, perhaps 12th C). By the time redevelopment began, it consisted of just three farms and the church of Saint Giles, but was recognised as a village (rather than a hamlet) because it had its own parish.

The Haredim community of Stamford Hill (London) is currently (January, 2006) considering[link] establishing a new settlement here.

Its name is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'Tatta's spur of land'.

Location

At the junction of Snelshall Street and Chaffron Way, near where the A421 enters Milton Keynes.
[Aerial picture of Tattenhoe] from MKWEB.
[Aerial picture of Tattenhoe Park] from MKWEB.
[Close-up of the parish church area] (MKWEB)

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