Towns & cities · East of England
Standon
Also known as: Standon, Swydd Hertford
Standon — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ware · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Standon, the nearest railway station is Ware, which is approximately 9.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Standon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,141 people. Address: SG11. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.8827°, 0.0292°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Standon is a village and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. The village lies 5.5 miles (9 km) north of Ware, its post town. As well as the village itself, the parish also includes the neighbouring village of Puckeridge, the hamlets of Old Hall Green and Colliers End, and surrounding rural areas. Puckeridge and Standon are now classed as a single built up area by the Office for National Statistics. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 4,675.
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Background
History
The place-name is first attested in an Anglo-Saxon charter of 944–46 AD and means "stony hill". The Grade I listed parish church of St Mary has Anglo-Saxon origins with much Victorian restoration of 1864-65 by H. and G. Godwin. The chancel contains the ornate tombs of the Tudor courtier Sir Ralph Sadler and his son Sir Thomas Sadleir. The house Standon Lordship was built by Ralph Sadler on his estate at Standon, which he acquired in 1544; Standon remained in the possession of the Sadler family until the death of Sadler's grandson Ralph in 1661. and etched by Edward Blore for History and Antiquities of the County of Hertford, Vol. 3, (1827)]] Standon railway station was a stop on the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8827, 0.0292
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Standon
- Postcode
- SG11
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Population
- 4,141
- Nearest railway station
- Ware — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q280961 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Standon, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Standon, Herts - geograph.org.uk - 361615.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Puckeridge
Villages · 1.4 km
Crown And Falcon Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Braughing Roman Town
Hill forts · 1.7 km
Braughing
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Caley Wood
Vineyards · 2.6 km
Chapel At St Edmund's College (rc) (at North End Of Main Building)
Chapels · 2.6 km
The Brown Bear Public House
Historic pubs · 2.7 km
East Hertfordshire
Museums · 2.8 km
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Braughing
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Bridge Over River Quin
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Adam And Eve Public House
Historic pubs · 3.8 km
Windmill Tower 220 Metres West North West Of Mill House
Windmills · 4.1 km
Standon is a village located in Hertfordshire, within the London region, with a population of 4,141. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,141
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
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Things to see in Standon
13 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Standon →
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Braughing Roman Town
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📷 5Chapels · East of England
Chapel At St Edmund's College (rc) (at North End Of Main Building)
Chapel At St Edmund's College (rc) (at North End Of Main Building) — chapel in Standon, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Youngsbury
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Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Braughing
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📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over River Quin
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
First turnpike house
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📷 5Museums · East of England
East Hertfordshire
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📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Braughing
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King's Hill
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Falcon Public House
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The Brown Bear Public House
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Crown And Falcon Public House
Crown And Falcon Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Braughing Roman Town
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📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Braughing
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📷 4Vineyards · East of England
Caley Wood
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📷 5Chapels · East of England
Chapel At St Edmund's College (rc) (at North End Of Main Building)
Chapel At St Edmund's College (rc) (at North End Of Main Building) — chapel in Standon, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Standon
Places to stay
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Stone House Farm
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Hanbury Manor
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Crown And Falcon Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Brown Bear Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Adam And Eve Public House
Adam And Eve Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Crown Inn And Bakers Cross (North)
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The Sword In Hand Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standon?
- Standon is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG11), in the parish of Standon.
- What is Standon?
- Standon — village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Standon?
- The nearest railway station is Ware, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG11.
- Is Standon free to visit?
- Yes, Standon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Standon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG11. It sits within the North East Hertfordshire parliamentary constituency.