Dagnall
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Dagnall is a hamlet in the parish of Edlesborough, in Buckinghamshire, England.
The place name is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'Daegga's Knoll'. In manorial rolls of 1196 it was listed as Dagenhale. For more history of Dagnall see Mr Geoff Spencer's account.
Dagnall County First School opened in 1909, and today educates local childen from the ages of 4 to 8. For more details see a history of Dagnall School. Most Dagnall School leavers go to Edlesborough County Combined School.
Dagnall Church has a congregation of both Anglicans and Methodists, and has clergy from both faiths.
A playgroup was formed in 1975, and is run from the Village Hall.
Amenities include two public houses and two farm shops. The post office closed in 1985, the general convenience store closed more recently. There is little provision for public transport. Local attractions include Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade Golf Club, Ashridge, Ashridge Golf Club and Dunstable Downs.