Deacons Hill

Settlement in Hertfordshire Hertsmere

England

Deacons Hill

Derelict restaurant on Watling Street, Elstree Credit: David Howard

Deacons Hill is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles northwest of London and is part of the Three Rivers district. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

Deacons Hill is primarily a residential area, with a mix of detached houses and cottages, providing a range of housing options for its inhabitants. The village has a close-knit community atmosphere, with a strong sense of community spirit and pride evident among its residents.

Although Deacons Hill is a small village, it is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities. The nearby town of Rickmansworth is just a short drive away and offers a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks such as the M25 and M1, making it an ideal location for commuters.

In terms of recreational activities, Deacons Hill is surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village also benefits from its close proximity to the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning landscapes and scenic walks.

Overall, Deacons Hill is a charming village that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, while still providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Its idyllic setting, strong community spirit, and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter, more rural way of life.

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Deacons Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.641222/-0.2816859 or Grid Reference TQ1995. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Derelict restaurant on Watling Street, Elstree

David Howard

Shenley Road, Borehamwood

Heading south the A5 (as was) was closed in Radlett and all traffic was diverted through Borehamwood. I was tempted to pick up a Wimpy as there are very few left now.

David Howard

Shenley Road, Borehamwood

David Howard

Theobald Street, Borehamwood

The main part of Theobald Street runs parallel to this service road on the other side of the trees on the left

Marathon

Elstree & Borehamwood railway station

Elstree & Borehamwood is a railway station on the "Thameslink" route between London, St. Albans and Bedford. It is served by suburban trains. The railway is electrified using overhead cables. This image was taken on a bright and sunny early November day. At this time of year, the sun is low in the sky therefore shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

Penta Court, Borehamwood

Penta Court is a mixed-use block in Borehamwood. Part of the building is offices, but it also contains residential apartments. This image was taken on a bright and sunny early November day. At this time of year, the sun is low in the sky therefore shadows were long.

Malc McDonald

Sainsbury's Local, Borehamwood

A Sainsbury's Local shop in Borehamwood. The building was previously a pub.

Malc McDonald

Allum Manor, Borehamwood

Allum Manor is a manor house, parts of which date from the 17th Century, in Borehamwood. More information about the house can be found on the Allum Manor website: Link

Malc McDonald

Mural at Borehamwood

This is just outside Elstree & Borehamwood station and relates to the fact that both Elstree and Borehamwood have a long history linking them to the British film industry.

Marathon

A street of houses beyond a gate

This is in Borehamwood and the BBC Elstree Centre is on the other side of the gate. The houses are part of the set of Eastenders.

Marathon

Remains of Viaduct at Brockley Hill

This is all that remains of a partially built section of line, which would have extended the Northern Line all the way to Bushey Heath via stations at Elstree South and this location.

Hywel Williams

Pub in Elstree

This shot was taken through the windscreen whilst waiting for the traffic lights to change

Jack Hill

Housing in Elstree

This housing group has a friendly sign saying "private housing, no parking, no turning."

Jack Hill

Winter in Elstree

Overnight dusting in an affluent area of Elstree.

Vijay Shah

M1 Motorway: Junction 4

Viewed looking eastwards from the A5 Watling Street bridge, the flyover carries the A41 over the motorway, with the slip roads between the two visible on either side.

Nigel Cox

Elstree: Watling Street

The old A5 Watling Street (now the A5183) in the centre of Elstree, viewed looking northwards at the busy junction with the A411. The spire of the Church of St Nicholas is visible in the distance.

Nigel Cox

Elstree: Beethoven Road...

... and, yes, there is an Elgar Close, and a Delius Close, and a Schubert Road nearby, yet curiously both Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov were snubbed by the street naming panel... Ho hum, anyway, aforesaid Beethoven Road viewed looking eastwards towards Watling Street.

Nigel Cox

From Deacons Hill

A line of hills lies to the north of London, of which Deacons Hill is one. This has long presented a challenge to those building transport links to the north of the capital. The Roman Road, Watling Street skirts Deacon Hill a mile to the west; the Midland main line tunnels directly underneath and the M1 approaches beside the railway before turning sharply west and crossing at the point chosen by the Romans.

David Squire

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Deacons Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ1995 (Lat: 51.641222, Lng: -0.2816859)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Hertsmere

Police Authority: Hertfordshire