Taplow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taplow |
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 The mock-medieval parish church of St Nicholas, built in 1911. |
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 Berry Hill, part of the developed traditional core |
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 Taplow
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| Area | 11.22 km2 (4.33 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,669 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 149/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU9182 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MAIDENHEAD |
| Postcode district | SL6 |
| Dialling code | 01628 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Buckinghamshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Taplow is a village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. It is located on the left bank of the River Thames. Across the river is Maidenhead in Berkshire. To the east are Cippenham and Burnham. Taplow is the most south-western village in Buckinghamshire.
The village has a church called St Nicholas. It looks like a medieval church but was built in 1911. There is also a school with the same name. Taplow railway station serves the village. Trains from here go to London Paddington, Heathrow, through Central London, Reading, and Oxford. Taplow has two special protected areas. These are the Taplow Village Conservation Area and the Taplow Riverside Conservation Area. Footpaths connect the village to Maidenhead Bridge. They also lead to Burnham Beeches, a small, hilly wood that marks the start of the Chiltern Hills.
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History of Taplow
Taplow has a very old geological site. It is called South Lodge Pit. This site dates back to the late Cretaceous period. This was the time when dinosaurs lived!
The Village Name and Ancient Burial Mound
The name Taplow comes from an old Anglo-Saxon language. It means "Tæppa's barrow." A barrow is a burial mound. You can still visit the burial mound of Tæppa. Important items found there are now in the British Museum. One famous item is a gold belt buckle. Taplow was first written down in the Domesday Book of 1086. It was called "Thapeslau" back then.
Taplow Court and Cliveden
Taplow Court is a nearby estate. It was once the site of an early Iron Age hill fort. This means people lived there a very long time ago. William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough lived at Taplow Court.
Next to Taplow Court is Cliveden. This was the home and parkland of Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor. Today, both parts of Cliveden are open to the public. They are managed by the National Trust. Part of the main building is now a hotel. It is used for important visitors to the UK.
Anglo-Saxon Treasures
In 1883, many important Anglo-Saxon royal treasures were found in Taplow. These were grave goods, meaning items buried with important people. Similar discoveries have been made in Prittlewell, Broomfield, and Sutton Hoo. The collection from Taplow is smaller than the one from Sutton Hoo. However, many items are very similar and just as valuable.
St Nicholas Church
The church of St Nicholas was built in 1911. But it holds a very old and special item. It has one of the earliest brass memorials to a regular person in England. This memorial was made around 1350. This means it was made during the time of the Black Death.
People of Taplow
Taplow is home to 1,669 people, according to the 2011 census. Most residents are white. Many people living here were born in the United Kingdom. Christianity is the main religion.
Many people in Taplow work full-time. A good number are also self-employed. Compared to other places, Taplow has more people working in agriculture and real estate. The average household income in Taplow is higher than the average for South East England. Also, many residents have a higher education degree.
| Area | Homes owned outright | Owned with a loan | Socially rented | Privately rented | Other | Residents | Area (km2) |
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| Civil parish | 353 | 244 | 28 | 139 | 19 | 1669 | 11.22 |
Sports in Taplow
Taplow has a local football club. It is called Taplow United F.C.. They play in the Hellenic Football League. The village also has a cricket club. It is located on Cliveden Road. There is also a rugby union team called Phoenix RFC. Their ground is on Institute Road, near the railway station.
Famous People from Taplow
Many well-known people have lived in Taplow:
- Tom Dean (born 2000) is a swimmer. He won a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics. He lives with his family in Taplow.
- Richard Sanderson (born 1953) is a singer and composer.
- Wilfred Greatorex (1921–2002) was a screenwriter and TV producer. He lived in Taplow.
- Pascoe Grenfell (1761–1838) was a businessman and politician.
- Anthony Read (1935–2015) was a TV producer, screenwriter, and author. He lived in Taplow.
- Dusty Springfield (1939–99) was a famous singer and record producer. She lived in Taplow.
- Terry Wogan (1938–2016) was a well-known television and radio presenter. He lived in Hitcham, which is part of Taplow.
See also
In Spanish: Taplow para niños
