Museums · East of England
Baldock
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Baldock ( BAWL-dək) is a historic market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The River Ivel rises from springs in the town. It lies 33 miles (53 km) north of London and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Baldock · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Baldock museum, the nearest railway station is Baldock, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for the museum is SG7 6AR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Baldock ( BAWL-dək) is a historic market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The River Ivel rises from springs in the town. It lies 33 miles (53 km) north of London and 14 miles (23 km) north northwest of the county town of Hertford. Nearby towns include Royston to the northeast, Letchworth and Hitchin to the southwest and Stevenage to the south. In 2021 it had a population of 10,615.
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Summary from the official site
Baldock Museum explores the history of the market town of Baldock, which was established by the Knights Templar in 1148. Currently, the museum is undergoing renovations, and while most items are in storage, there is a small display featuring images and artwork related to Baldock.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Baldock ( BAWL-dək) is a historic market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The River Ivel rises from springs in the town. It lies 33 miles (53 km) north of London and 14 miles (23 km) north northwest of the county town of Hertford. Nearby towns include Royston to the northeast, Letchworth and Hitchin to the southwest and Stevenage to the south. In 2021 it had a population of 10,615.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Baldock has an exceptionally rich archaeological heritage. Palaeolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements show the site of Baldock has been almost continuously occupied since prehistoric times. The earliest monument in the area is a narrow cursus, probably from the middle Neolithic. At the beginning of the Iron Age there was a hillfort at Arbury Banks, 5 km to the northeast of Baldock, that dominated the area. In the Late Iron Age (c. 100 BC), the local power base shifted from the hillfort to the vicinity of Baldock. The soil was easily farmed and transportation was more convenient. In the later part of the middle Iron Age (from prior to c.100 BC) Baldock became the site of a large…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9900, -0.1900
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- North Hertfordshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- SG7 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Baldock — 0.4 km
- Official site
- baldockhistory.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Baldock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baldock?
- Baldock is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG7 6AR), in the parish of North Hertfordshire, unparished area.
- What is Baldock?
- Baldock ( BAWL-dək) is a historic market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The River Ivel rises from springs in the town. It lies 33 miles (53 km) north of London and
- How do I get to Baldock?
- The nearest railway station is Baldock, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG7 6AR.
- How do I get to Baldock?
- The nearest railway station is Baldock, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG7 6AR.