[3] In Domesday of 1086 the Middle English orthography as to both modern 'th' digraph sounds was often in different forms particularly as to this county — the place is LaLega.

[7] The deanery of Eaton contains the rectories of Bolnhurst, Colmworth, Shelton, Staughton Parva, Tilbrook, Wilden and Yelden; the vicarages of Eaton Socon, Keysoe, Melchburn, Pertenhall, Renhold, Ravensden, Riseley, Roxton, Great Barford and Thurleigh; and the perpetual curacy of Dean.

It was used initially for training both RAF and Polish personnel, but in 1942 was turned over to the USAAF and four squadrons of B-17 Flying Fortresses moved in, and over the next three years flew 341 bombing missions.

The runway was extended, necessitating the closure of the road between Thurleigh and Keysoe, and the demolition of the hamlet of Backnoe End.

A stream runs through the Parish to the south forming a valley which cuts through to the underlying Oxford Clay.

[16] Part of the site of the former airfield now accommodates Thurleigh Business Park, and the runway is currently used for storage of cars.

This includes Thurleigh Museum which is dedicated primarily to the airfield and life in the area during World War 2.

Other major employers include Jackson Demolition, Monster Events, Star Hire and a number of agricultural businesses.

[7] Regular events are held at the Village Hall, the Church, the Playing Field Club and the parish's only pub, the Jackal.

[18] The Parish Church of Saint Peter is a grade II* listed building dating from approximately 1130, with 14th- and 15th-century additions and restored in the 1880s.