Shefford | |
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![]() Shefford High Street | |
Population | 4,928 (2001) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Shefford |
Postcode district | SG17 |
Dialling code | 01462 |
Police | Bedfordshire |
Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
Ambulance | East of England |
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Shefford is a town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. As of 2011 5,880 people lived in Shefford.[1] There is archaeological evidence of Roman occupation here about the 1st century AD.[2] In 1225 a Charter was granted to hold a market here.[2] In 1312, Shefford was granted another charter to hold an annual fair at Michaelmas (September 29th). It is still held as a street fair every year on October 11th.[2] In the 14th century a chapel was built here. Part of the church tower still exists. Shefford was divided between the parishes of Clifton, Campton, Meppershall and Southill.[2] It was called Shefford-cum-Campton. Shefford became a parish in the early 19th century.[2]