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.
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Drivers are advised to avoid the area as there is congestion and delays on all approaches.
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Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit (Thu, 23 Apr 2026)
Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
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Aeroplane cleared runway just 4m above ground (Thu, 23 Apr 2026)
The flight became airborne 200m from the end of the runway, investigators say.
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Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy (Thu, 23 Apr 2026)
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
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