Towns & cities · East of England
Hunsdon
Hunsdon — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roydon · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hunsdon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,080 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.8066°, 0.0542°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hunsdon is a village and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of the centre of Ware, its post town, and 3 miles (5 km) north-west of the centre of Harlow. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,194.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book of 1086 records Hodesdone as a manor in the Braughing Hundred of Hertfordshire. At that time it was owned by a woman whose name was not recorded; she was instead identified as "Ralph Tallboys' daughter". A priest is mentioned at Hunsdon in the Domesday Book, suggesting it was by then a parish. Hunsdon certainly had a church by 1291. The current parish church, dedicated to St Dunstan, dates from the early 14th century. It stands 0.75 miles south of the main part of the village. The church adjoins Hunsdon House, which appears to have been built in the late 1440s as a moated tower house, possibly on the site of an earlier manor house. The house has been extensively remodelled…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8066, 0.0542
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hunsdon
- Postcode
- SG12 8QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Population
- 1,080
- Nearest railway station
- Roydon — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q641643 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hunsdon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Dunstan Church, Hunsdon. - geograph.org.uk - 318991.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Fox & Hounds
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Hunsdon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
RAF Hunsdon
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Hunsdon House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Parish Church of St Dunstan
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Widford
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Jobling-Weston Aircrew Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Ornamental Bridge At Blakesware 70 Metres North Of Widford Lodge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Johnston Monument At Gilston Parish Church At South West Corner Of Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Blakesware Manor
Manor houses · 2.6 km
Wareside War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Bridge And Abutments, And Base Of Former Watermill,At Hunsdon Mill House 25 Metres South Of House
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Hunsdon is a village in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 1,080. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,080
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
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Things to see in Hunsdon
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Hunsdon Mead
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Christ Church Ware
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Feildes Weir Lock
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Former Old Independent Chapel
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Hertford Heath nature reserve
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Hoddesdon Cemetery
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King's Meads
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King's Meads
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Kingsmead Viaduct
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Parish Church of St Dunstan
Parish Church of St Dunstan — church in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Place House
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Roydon United Reformed Church
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Rye Meads
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Rye Meads
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St Peter's Church, Roydon
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Stanstead Hall
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Hunsdon War Memorial
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Hunsdon House
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Parish Church of St Dunstan
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Where to eat & stay near Hunsdon
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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White Hart Public House
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Jolly Fisherman Public House
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The Greyhound Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hunsdon?
- Hunsdon is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG12 8QQ), in the parish of Hunsdon.
- What is Hunsdon?
- Hunsdon — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Hunsdon?
- The nearest railway station is Roydon, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG12 8QQ.
- Is Hunsdon free to visit?
- Yes, Hunsdon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hunsdon?
- The nearest railway station is Roydon, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG12 8QQ.