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Eaton Bray sits on the low-lying clay lands of the Vale of Aylesbury, positioned just beneath the steep scarp of the Chiltern Hills. It is technically a Bedfordshire village, though its proximity to the borders of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire makes it part of a wider network of settlements including Edlesborough and Dunstable. Historically, the village was defined by its orchards; it was once a major centre for the production of Aylesbury prunes, and that heritage survives today in the wooded fringes of the local lanes. The village is remarkably spread out, centered around a wide High Street and the 13th-century St Mary the Virgin church, which is noted for its exceptional stone carvings. While it offers a quiet, rural feel with plenty of public footpaths heading towards the Totternhoe Knolls, the practical layout of the village means the local shop, academy school, and pubs are focal points for the community. It remains a place where the landscape dominates, offering a clear view of the gliding club at Dunstable Downs on a calm day.