Flaunden

Settlement in Hertfordshire Dacorum

England

Flaunden

Church Lane at Great White End
Church Lane at Great White End Credit: Mat Fascione

Flaunden is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire in England. Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and enjoys a tranquil and scenic setting. Flaunden lies approximately 28 miles northwest of central London and is part of the Three Rivers District.

The village is known for its charming and traditional English character, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The center of Flaunden is dominated by St. Mary Magdalene Church, a beautiful medieval church that has been a focal point of the community for centuries. The church's architecture and historical significance make it a popular attraction for visitors.

Despite its small size, the village boasts a strong sense of community, with various activities and events organized throughout the year. Flaunden hosts an annual village fete, bringing together residents and visitors for a day of traditional games, stalls, and entertainment.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, and cycling. Flaunden is also conveniently located near other popular attractions in Hertfordshire, such as the Ashridge Estate and the town of Hemel Hempstead.

Although Flaunden is primarily a residential village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, providing residents with access to amenities and services. Overall, Flaunden offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live or visit, with its charming village atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings.

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Flaunden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.697363/-0.53076 or Grid Reference TL0100. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church Lane at Great White End
Church Lane at Great White End
Farmland near Great White End On the county boundary of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Farmland near Great White End
On the county boundary of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Cross Roads in Flaunden Sign posts are not designed for car drivers ok for a horse and cart
Cross Roads in Flaunden
Sign posts are not designed for car drivers ok for a horse and cart
Shalowes Farm, Flaunden Farm yards always seem to be empty places
Shalowes Farm, Flaunden
Farm yards always seem to be empty places
St Mary Magdalene  at Flaunden An interesting use of flint infill to the brick quoins.
St Mary Magdalene at Flaunden
An interesting use of flint infill to the brick quoins.
The Green Dragon, Flaunden The sign board and figurehead were purely graphic.
The Green Dragon, Flaunden
The sign board and figurehead were purely graphic.
Hockley Farm  residential conversion  Near Ley Hill What an interesting map location to have.
Hockley Farm residential conversion Near Ley Hill
What an interesting map location to have.
Belsize: The Plough Public House, Dunny Lane Belsize was at one time a winner of Hertfordshire's Best Kept Hamlet award
Belsize: The Plough Public House, Dunny Lane
Belsize was at one time a winner of Hertfordshire's Best Kept Hamlet award
Ploughed field near Chenies By the road from Chenies to Flaunden.
Ploughed field near Chenies
By the road from Chenies to Flaunden.
Belsize: Woodman's Wood Beech woodland at the eastern end of the wood, named after the nearby Woodman's Farm one suspects.
Belsize: Woodman's Wood
Beech woodland at the eastern end of the wood, named after the nearby Woodman's Farm one suspects.
Bovingdon: Holly Hedges Lane Aptly named and looking south eastwards towards Belsize.
Bovingdon: Holly Hedges Lane
Aptly named and looking south eastwards towards Belsize.
Bovingdon: Bovingdon Green Viewed looking northwards along The Green towards Bovingdon.
Bovingdon: Bovingdon Green
Viewed looking northwards along The Green towards Bovingdon.
Bovingdon: Long Lane Mast Viewed looking westwards from Long Lane.
Bovingdon: Long Lane Mast
Viewed looking westwards from Long Lane.
Bovingdon: Shantock Lane Viewed looking westwards from the junction with Long Lane.
Bovingdon: Shantock Lane
Viewed looking westwards from the junction with Long Lane.
Hogpits Bottom: The Bricklayer's Arms Public House On Hog Pits road and about 500 metres north of Flaunden village, the pub sign has a modern twist on an old theme.
Hogpits Bottom: The Bricklayer's Arms Public House
On Hog Pits road and about 500 metres north of Flaunden village, the pub sign has a modern twist on an old theme.
Latimer: Flaunden Bottom A chalk dry valley viewed looking northwards.
Latimer: Flaunden Bottom
A chalk dry valley viewed looking northwards.
Latimer: Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire Viewed looking north along Flaunden Bottom, the county boundary runs down the left side of the lane with Buckinghamshire to the left and Hertfordshire to the right.
Latimer: Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Viewed looking north along Flaunden Bottom, the county boundary runs down the left side of the lane with Buckinghamshire to the left and Hertfordshire to the right.
Belsize: Flaunden Lane Looking towards Flaunden village.
Belsize: Flaunden Lane
Looking towards Flaunden village.
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Flaunden is located at Grid Ref: TL0100 (Lat: 51.697363, Lng: -0.53076)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Dacorum

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

What 3 Words

///porch.wizard.yard. Near Bovingdon, Hertfordshire

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Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.6939963/-0.5304303
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Flaunden
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Flaunden Hill
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Bus Stop
Village Hall
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 09:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HP3 123
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2016-03-25
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Ref: HP3 124D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Survey Date: 2016-03-25
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Bench
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Waste Basket
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Waste Basket
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1442 832130
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Stop
Direction: forward
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Waste Basket
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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The Young Generation of Flaunden
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Start Date: 24th June 2000
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Waste Basket
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Bench
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Bench
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Flaunden Village Hall - to left of entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.6967914/-0.5303013
Stop
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6974276/-0.5307084
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Tourism: information
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Bench
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Waste Basket
Waste: trash
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