Turville, Civil parish and village in Buckinghamshire, England
Turville is a village nestled in a valley within the Chiltern Hills, with Cobstone Windmill standing prominently on the hillside above. The settlement spreads gently across the landscape with the mill serving as the area's most distinctive landmark.
The village's name dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and was recorded as Thyrefeld in 796. The manor remained under the control of St Albans Abbey until 1547, when that connection ended.
The parish church of St Mary the Virgin and various locations throughout the village appear in the television series The Vicar of Dibley. This show has brought the village into popular culture and attracts fans who visit to see the filming locations.
The Bull and Butcher pub is the central gathering place in the village, serving meals and refreshments to both visitors and locals. The village is easily walkable and the pub provides good orientation when exploring the area.
Ellen Sadler, known as the Sleeping Girl of Turville, gained international attention after reportedly sleeping continuously for nine years beginning in 1871. This mysterious case continues to fascinate those interested in the village's unusual local history.
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