Souldrop Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:The Green, Souldrop - geograph.org.uk - 93591.jpg
Static Image Caption:The Green, Souldrop
Coordinates:52.2333°N -0.55°W
Official Name:Souldrop
Unitary England:Bedford
Lieutenancy England:Bedfordshire
Region:East of England
Constituency Westminster:North East Bedfordshire
Post Town:BEDFORD
Postcode District:MK44
Postcode Area:MK
Dial Code:01234
Os Grid Reference:SP990126

Souldrop is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Knotting and Souldrop, in the Bedford district, in the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, England, located near the border with Northamptonshire. Nearby places are, Sharnbrook, Podington, Odell, Melchbourne, Yelden, Knotting, and Newton Bromswold and Rushden over the border in Northamptonshire. In 1931 the parish had a population of 161.[1] On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished and merged with Knotting to form "Knotting and Souldrop".[2]

The schools within the Souldrop catchment are Sharnbrook Primary and Sharnbrook Academy in Sharnbrook.

Sharnbrook Summit nature reserve is located near the village.

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Souldrop CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 31 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Relationships and changes Souldrop CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 31 January 2023.