Henlow
Henlow is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire area of the area of Bedfordshire, England regarding 10.75 miles (17 kilometres) south-east of the county town of Bedford. The 2011 census offers the population as 2,253 for the town as well as 3,815 for the parish. The church consists of RAF Henlow and that part of Henlow Camp situated east of the A600 road. RAF Henlow lies nearby, however is nearer to the village of Stondon. The civilian settlement of Henlow Camp has matured close to the RAF station. There is a health farm in Henlow at Henlow Grange, part of the Champneys group. There are 3 public houses. There are several theories as to the origin of the name Henlow. Henna hlaw is one, implying in old English "Hill of birds". Henlow was also sometimes utilized to indicate a tomb. The parish church, parts of which are 13th-century, is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.