Towns & cities · East of England
Ashwell
Also known as: Ashwell, Swydd Hertford
Ashwell — village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashwell & Morden · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ashwell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,660 people. Address: SG7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0422°, -0.1570°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ashwell is a village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 4 miles (6 km) north-east of Baldock.
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Background
History
To the southwest of the village is Arbury Banks, the remains of an Iron Age hill fort which have been largely removed by agricultural activity. In 2002, local metal detectorists found a silver Roman figurine of a goddess, Dea Senuna. A subsequent archaeological dig over four summers revealed 26 more gold and silver objects situated in a major open-air ritual site. The Buckinghamshire family of Nernewt (Nernuyt) held land in the village in the 14th century, which was originally part of the Abbot of Westminster's manor. This land became the manor of Westbury Nernewtes. The village has a wealth of architecture spanning several centuries. There was also a great fire of Ashwell on Saturday 2…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0422, -0.1570
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Ashwell
- Postcode
- SG7
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Population
- 1,660
- Nearest railway station
- Ashwell & Morden — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.ashwellmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q778795 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashwell, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary - the parish church of Ashwell - geograph.org.uk - 1246802.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ashwell Village Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Bear House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Ashwell Bury
Historic houses · 0.2 km
The Mill
Mills · 0.3 km
Ashwell Springs
Forests & woodlands · 0.5 km
Ashwell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Ashwell Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Arbury Banks
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Arbury Banks
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Loves Lane
Campsites · 1.2 km
Ashwell Quarry & Quarry Springs
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
Hinxworth Place
Stately homes · 2.6 km
Ashwell is a village in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 1,660. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,660
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ashwell
21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ashwell →
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Ashwell Quarry & Quarry Springs
Ashwell Quarry & Quarry Springs is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Ashwell Springs
Ashwell Springs is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Ashwell Village Museum
Ashwell Village Museum — historic building museum in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Bear House
Bear House — house in Ashwell, North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · East of England
Edworth Manor
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Hinxworth Place
Hinxworth Place — medieval manor house near Hinxworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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St George's Church, Edworth
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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Caldecote
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📷 5Mills · East of England
The Mill
The Mill — mill in Ashwell, North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Arbury Banks
Arbury Banks — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Ashwell Bury
Ashwell Bury — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Caldecote Manor
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ashwell War Memorial
Ashwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Odsey War Memorial
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Ashwell Caravan Club Site
Ashwell Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Arbury Banks
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Bygrave House
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📷 5Mountains & hills · East of England
Highley Hill
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Nearby
📷 5Museums · East of England
Ashwell Village Museum
Ashwell Village Museum — historic building museum in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Bear House
Bear House — house in Ashwell, North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Ashwell Bury
Ashwell Bury — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mills · East of England
The Mill
The Mill — mill in Ashwell, North Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Ashwell Springs
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ashwell War Memorial
Ashwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ashwell
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Ashwell Caravan Club Site
Ashwell Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england london.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Radwell Lake Campsite
Radwell Lake Campsite — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Henlow Bridge Lakes and Riverside
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Banyers House
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old George And Dragon Hotel
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The Hoops Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Moon And Stars Public House
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The Coach And Horses Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashwell?
- Ashwell is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG7), in the parish of Ashwell.
- What is Ashwell?
- Ashwell — village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashwell?
- The nearest railway station is Ashwell & Morden, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG7.
- Is Ashwell free to visit?
- Yes, Ashwell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashwell?
- The nearest railway station is Ashwell & Morden, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG7.