This is Putnoe

Welcome to Putnoe

This site provides information past & present about Putnoe.

Putnoe was listed in the Domesday book: Putenehou: Hugh de Beauchamp. Mill. Part of Bedford.

The name in its present form has been around since the 16th Century, but was formely known as 'Puttenhoe' and 'Putenho' indicating the spur or 'hoh' of land belonging to an unknown Anglo-Saxon settler Putta, hence 'Puttas-hoe' => Putnoe!

Situated on the northern side of Bedford, the manor of Putnoe was formerly part of Goldington Parish. Since 1934 it has been within the Borough of Bedford, and became a mainly residential area during the 1950s. The current Putnoe parliamentary ward covers 546 acres and is populated by over 7000 people.

Putnoe is bounded by the ancient Elm woodland of Putnoe Wood and Mowsbury Park to the North, the residential estates of Brickhill to the West and Goldington to the East The historical Southern boundary runs along Polhill Avenue.

HISTORY

A brief history of the Manor of Putnoe spanning more than 1000 years is given in the following links. The information contained herein is based on my research to date.

History

MAPS

Current and historical maps of Putnoe in Bedford.

Maps

PHOTOS

Photo gallery of Putnoe past and present. Some pictures of Putnoe under construction/development.

Photos

Weather in Putnoe

Local News

Special needs school opening delayed by a year (Fri, 19 Jun 2026)
The borough council says the building on Bishopscote Road will open to pupils in September 2028.
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Two right shoes make a wrong for suspect shoplifter (Fri, 19 Jun 2026)
Officers arrested the man while on patrol in the city centre.
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Plans for £9.5bn data centre next to Universal park (Fri, 19 Jun 2026)
Quest Park wants to build one of the largest data centres in the UK next to the Universal site.
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Are hot schools putting pupils and teachers at risk? (Fri, 19 Jun 2026)
Some pupils and teachers have passed out in sweltering heat, the BBC is told.
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