Milton Bryan

United Kingdom

Milton Bryan is a village and civil parish situated in Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. It is located just off the A4012 road, near the junction with the A5 at Hockliffe. The parish encompasses the ancient hamlets of Potsgrove and Battlesden.

The village is historically significant as the birthplace of Joseph Paxton, the designer of the Crystal Palace, who was born there as the seventh son of a farming family. Additionally, Milton Bryan is noted for its role during the Second World War.

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