Parish in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.618, -0.7 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 90 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01494 (High Wycombe) |
Chepping Wycombe is a civil parish in Buckinghamshire whose name comes from the Old English ceaping, meaning market, reflecting its historic role around the ancient town of Wycombe. It sits in the valley of the River Wye at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, blending parts of High Wycombe with surrounding villages, commons and greenbelt countryside.
Long associated with furniture and chair-making, the area’s industrial past helped shape its local character; today it combines independent shops and cultural venues in the town, light industry and a significant commuter population bound for London. Residents often point to the accessible countryside, market traditions and a strong community identity as defining features of life in Chepping Wycombe.
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