Coordinates: 51°59′34″N 0°02′28″E / 51.9928°N 0.0410°E
| Nuthampstead | |
  Nuthampstead shown within Hertfordshire |
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| Population | 193 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | North Hertfordshire |
| Shire county | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Royston |
| Postcode district | SG8 |
| Dialling code | 01763 |
| Police | Hertfordshire |
| Fire | Hertfordshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | North East Hertfordshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Hertfordshire | |
Nuthampstead is a small village and parish in North East Hertfordshire located a few miles south of the town of Royston. In the 2001 census the parish had 139 residents. [1]
During the Second World War the local area was used by the 398th bombardment squadron flying B17 Flying Fortresses over Europe[2]. The airfield still can be used by light aircraft.
Barkway VOR is located at Nuthampstead Airfield.
Areas of the former airfield have been converted into a shooting ground. Since 1992, when planning permission was granted, the ground has developed to enable it to hold major championships in four international shooting disciplines. Since 1992, when planning permission was granted, the ground has developed to enable it to hold major championships in four international shooting disciplines. [3].
The village has a pub/restaurant with bed and breakfast facilities, called the Woodman[4]
References
- ^ "2001 Census". http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=795324&c=Nuthampstead&d=16&e=15&g=454866&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779. Retrieved on 2007-06-19.
- ^ http://www.thewoodman-inn.co.uk/memorial.htm
- ^ http://www.clayshoot.biz/
- ^ http://www.thewoodman-inn.co.uk/
See also
http://www.controltowers.co.uk/N/Nuthampstead.htm
Coordinates: 52°0′N 0°2′E / 52°N 0.033°E
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