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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It is thought up to 40 vehicles have been trapped in a building complex car park since December 2022.
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Universal UK could get trains from Europe - mayor (Thu, 24 Apr 2025)
Tom Wootton hopes station improvements could enable Eurostar trains to be accommodated.
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Murder inquiry under way after man is found stabbed in village (Thu, 24 Apr 2025)
The man in his 20s died at the scene and officers are supporting his family, police say.
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Universal hints at century-long plans for UK park (Thu, 24 Apr 2025)
President of new ventures, Page Thompson, says the theme park is just the start of local investment.
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