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.
Location: Buckinghamshire
GPS coordinates: 51.61370,-0.89320
Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:16
Stonor Park
3.1 km
Cobstone Windmill
444 m
Turville Grange
2 km
Church of St Mary
46 m
Turville Hill
315 m
Swain's Wood
2.9 km
Church of St Nicholas
1.7 kmStonor Park, Stables Approximately 350 Metres South West Of Stonor House
3.1 kmStonor Park,The Lodge
3.7 kmIcehouse Circa 160 Metres To West Of Turville Park
2.9 kmWhite Cottage
15 m
1, School Lane
12 m
Church Cottage
13 m
Turville Park
2.7 km
The Old Vicarage
90 mKeepers Cottage
3.8 kmTurville Grange Cottages
2.1 km
Little Haven Old Cottage Wisteria Cottage
42 mTelfers Cottage
132 m
The Bull And Butcher
61 mIbstone House
1.6 kmTurfelde
44 m
The Old School House
37 m41 And 42
2.1 kmThe Mill House
143 mStayes
3.8 kmTurville Park Farmhouse
3.3 km
The Old Bakehouse
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