Broughton, ENG - Postcode - SO20 8AF

Broughton, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England is home to the historic village, current area, and civil parish of Broughton. As of the year 2020, it is jointly controlled by the parishes of both Broughton and Milton Keynes under the name Broughton and Milton Keynes Joint Parish Council. Since its inception as a little village in the early 1900s, Broughton has grown into a sizable neighborhood within (larger) Milton Keynes.

History of Broughton

The original meaning of the word in Old English was "creek farm."

According to the Domesday Book, Walter Giffard was the property's owner and Hugh de Bolbec was the tenant. At that time (6th century), its name was spelled Brotone. This settlement was on the original route of the Northampton to London turnpike, which was built in the early 18th century (to join Watling Street [now the A5 road] near Woburn). Child's Way (H6), a Milton Keynes grid road, forms the northern boundary of the district, while Tongwell Street (V11) provides the western and the M1 motorway (which is easily accessible from the district, with Junction 14 being just 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north (via the A509) and Junction 13 being about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to the south-east (via the A421), measured from the district's center) providing the eastern. Formerly categorized as part of the A50, the A5130 (which includes Newport Road and Fen Street) is now open to the public. To the south, it links up with Kingston and Magna Park along the A421/Standing Way (H8), while to the north, it connects with Child's Way (H6) and the A509/Portway (H5) via a roundabout. Bypassed in the 1970s was the "London Road" that had ran through the heart of the old village; today, this newer road connects the area to another MK neighborhood called Brook Furlong and serves as the area's eastern boundary. Last but not least, Chaffron Way (H7) serves as the southern border; this road was extended in the middle of 2009 to connect with the A5130, and it opened to traffic in March 2010.

At minimum, three distinct regions within the district are definable. The northernmost portion of Broughton, between the brook and Newport Road, is protected as a conservation area that preserves the historic architecture and landscape of the ancient settlement. Most of the new construction in Atterbury can be found between the western side of the stream and the V11 Tongwell Street grid road. The "Milton Keynes Eastern Expansion area," which includes the land east of the brook, includes two new communities: Broughton Gate, on the western side of Newport Road, and Brooklands, on the eastern side of the same road. The newest of them is the extension of H7 Chaffron Way (as 'Countess Way') between Broughton and the neighboring district of Kingston.

Facilities

The area is home to a "Hungry Horse" chain bar as well as numerous restaurants, salons, and convenience stores.

The Coachway to Milton Keynes is a short walk from Broughton. Located in the neighboring grid-square is the Kingston Shopping Centre, home to one of the largest Tesco shops in the UK as well as other stores, a library branch, and a community center.

In addition, land for a playground has been found between the original settlement and the elementary school. On the border of this area lies Broughton Pavilion, which serves as a meeting place for many different organizations.

While the brook flows through the area, it is accompanied by a linear park. For locals, this means more open space for fun and games. Broughton's northernmost tip features a large conservation area and open land. This open space is underutilized and offers peace and quiet despite the area's rapid population growth.