Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire

Gravenhurst is a civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England.

Gravenhurst
St Mary's church
Gravenhurst Location within Bedfordshire
Population	595 (2011 Census)[1]
OS grid reference	TL121143
Unitary authority	Central Bedfordshire
Ceremonial county	Bedfordshire
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BEDFORD
Postcode district	MK45
Dialling code	01462
Police	Bedfordshire
Fire	Bedfordshire and Luton
Ambulance	East of England
UK Parliament	Mid Bedfordshire
List of places UK England Bedfordshire 52°N 0.366667°W / 52; -0.366667

The parish includes Lower Gravenhurst, Upper Gravenhurst, as well as the hamlet of Ion.^[2]

Features of Gravenhurst include St. Mary's Church, which was built during the 14th century.^[3]

History

Gravenhurst was recorded in the Domesday Book as Crauenhest.^[4] The entry reads: Crauenhest: William from Hugh de Beauchamp. The parish was formed on 24 March 1888 from "Lower Gravenhurst" and "Upper Gravenhurst".^[5]

Education

It is in the catchment zone for Robert Bloomfield Academy.^[6]