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Buckingham is a town situated in north
Buckinghamshire approximately 10 miles from the border with Northamptonshire.
The town has a population of around 10,000.
Historically Buckingham was the county town of Buckinghamshire, it was
declared county town in 888 by Alfred the Great, however Aylesbury took over
this role in the 16th century. The town is centred on the
historic market place and contains many 18th century buildings. There are
two main roads crossing Buckingham, namely the A421 and the A413. Leaving
Buckingham on the A413 northbound you will pass through the village of Maids
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