From an old description of North Marston: The parish of Wing or Winge, with its hamlets, extends over an area of 5310 acres. The soil is chiefly a gravelly clay. Rateable value, £6621. Population, in 1861, 1502 souls. The Village, which is of high antiquity, is situated 3 miles S.W. by W. from Leighton Buzzard.