Hanslope: an old Buckinghamshire village on the northwestern edge of Milton Keynes

Hanslope is a historic village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, now within the City of Milton Keynes, north of Stony Stratford and Newport Pagnell. The place-name has deep Old English roots, and the settlement has a long documented history, including associations with medieval church life, manor history and later notable residents such as the clockmaker Joseph Knibb. The dominant building is the Church of St James the Great, a striking landmark with a tall spire visible across the surrounding countryside.
Population: 2,238 inhabitants (2011 census).
Distance: about 8 miles north of Central Milton Keynes.
Traditions and culture: Hanslope preserves the feel of a substantial old village, with strong parish identity, local history activity and a built heritage that reflects centuries of change.
Highlights: St James the Great Church, the historic village streets, manor and farm heritage, and the surrounding north Buckinghamshire landscape.