Parish in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.922, -0.924 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 74 25 |
| Dialling code: | 01280 (Buckingham) |
East Claydon is a small rural village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, one of the Claydon settlements set amid arable fields and quiet lanes. It has a traditional village feel, with historic cottages and a parish church anchoring a modest, close-knit community rather than any large commercial centre.
The name literally means “clay hill”, reflecting the local soil, and the parish has long ties to the surrounding Claydon estate and nearby Middle Claydon, home to the National Trust’s Claydon House. Local life is largely agricultural with a number of commuters to larger towns, and recreational highlights include country walks, village events and the small-scale social life centred on the hall and church.
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