Shefford, Bedfordshire

Shefford is a town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. As of 2011 5,880 people lived in Shefford.^[1] There is archaeological evidence of Roman occupation here about the 1st century AD.^[2] In 1225 a Charter was granted to hold a market here.^[2] In 1312, Shefford was granted another charter to hold an annual fair at Michaelmas (September 29th). It is still held as a street fair every year on October 11th.^[2] In the 14th century a chapel was built here. Part of the church tower still exists. Shefford was divided between the parishes of Clifton, Campton, Meppershall and Southill.^[2] It was called Shefford-cum-Campton. Shefford became a parish in the early 19th century.^[2]

Shefford
Shefford High Street
Population	4,928 (2001)
Civil parish	Shefford
Unitary authority	Central Bedfordshire
Ceremonial county	Bedfordshire
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Shefford
Postcode district	SG17
Dialling code	01462
Police	Bedfordshire
Fire	Bedfordshire and Luton
Ambulance	East of England
UK Parliament	Mid Bedfordshire
List of places UK England Bedfordshire

References

1. Office for National Statistics, 2011 Census, Usual resident population, Table KS101EW

2. Peter Harwood (1975). "Shefford's History". Visit Shefford. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.