Ayot St Lawrence

Settlement in Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield

England

Ayot St Lawrence

View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence The view is towards Brimstone Wood. — View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Ayot St Lawrence is a charming village located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 20 miles north of London, this idyllic village is known for its picturesque setting and rich history.

The village is notable for its stunning architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of Ayot St Lawrence is the Grade I listed St Lawrence Church, which was built in the 12th century and boasts a beautiful medieval interior. The surrounding area is dotted with historic cottages and manor houses, giving the village a quintessentially English feel.

Ayot St Lawrence is renowned for its association with the famous playwright George Bernard Shaw, who lived in the village for over 40 years until his death in 1950. Shaw's former residence, Shaw's Corner, is now a museum dedicated to his life and work, attracting visitors from around the world. The museum offers a fascinating insight into Shaw's literary achievements and his influence on British society.

The village also offers stunning natural beauty, with rolling countryside and scenic walking trails. The nearby Ayot Park provides a peaceful retreat, featuring formal gardens and a lake. Additionally, the village is located in close proximity to the Welwyn Garden City, offering excellent amenities and transport links.

In summary, Ayot St Lawrence is a captivating village that combines historical charm with natural beauty. Its well-preserved architecture, association with George Bernard Shaw, and its tranquil surroundings make it a popular destination for visitors seeking a taste of rural England.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.836025/-0.26822769 or Grid Reference TL1916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence The view is towards Brimstone Wood.

View from Bride Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence

The view is towards Brimstone Wood.

Humphrey Bolton

Ayot Lodge, Ayot St Lawrence This mid-19C house is listed, Grade II, and was the lodge for Ayot House. It is at the entrance to Bride Hall Lane, which is a public bridleway to Tanyard Lane. The first part of the lane is the driveway to Ayot House and The Manor House.

Ayot Lodge, Ayot St Lawrence

This mid-19C house is listed, Grade II, and was the lodge for Ayot House. It is at the entrance to Bride Hall Lane, which is a public bridleway to Tanyard Lane. The first part of the lane is the driveway to Ayot House and The Manor House.

Humphrey Bolton

View of Ayot House from the church, Ayot St Lawrence The church was designed as an eye-catcher from the house.

View of Ayot House from the church, Ayot St Lawrence

The church was designed as an eye-catcher from the house.

Humphrey Bolton

Churchyard and view, Ayot St Lawrence

Churchyard and view, Ayot St Lawrence

Humphrey Bolton

Road sign to Hill Farm Lane The area was lacking in tangible elements being woods and open fields.

Road sign to Hill Farm Lane

The area was lacking in tangible elements being woods and open fields.

A strange structure at Hill Farm I wonder if it covers a well

A strange structure at Hill Farm

I wonder if it covers a well

More farm buildings at Hill Farm Interesting to see straw bales packed into a building

More farm buildings at Hill Farm

Interesting to see straw bales packed into a building

Arable land already ploughed for the next crop Taken from Lord Mead Lane looking north east

Arable land already ploughed for the next crop

Taken from Lord Mead Lane looking north east

Landscape looking due north from Lord Mead Lane The relatively recent plantation of trees will be a landmark in twenty years&#039; time, subject to global warming.

Landscape looking due north from Lord Mead Lane

The relatively recent plantation of trees will be a landmark in twenty years' time, subject to global warming.

Farm Buildings at Codicote Bottom This is the farm related to those two landscape views

Farm Buildings at Codicote Bottom

This is the farm related to those two landscape views

Gates leading to something in Codicote Bottom The message is, we wish to keep you out for as long as possible.

Gates leading to something in Codicote Bottom

The message is, we wish to keep you out for as long as possible.

Ryefield Farm Some of the Ryefield Farm buildings, viewed from the track which approaches from the west.

Ryefield Farm

Some of the Ryefield Farm buildings, viewed from the track which approaches from the west.

River Mimram crossing Ford over the River Mimram. When the river&#039;s low it can flow underneath, and only floods if the water rises.

River Mimram crossing

Ford over the River Mimram. When the river's low it can flow underneath, and only floods if the water rises.

Chalk pit An active chalk quarry occupies a lot of the SW corner of this grid square.

Chalk pit

An active chalk quarry occupies a lot of the SW corner of this grid square.

Chalk pit Part of the chalk quarry in the SW of the square.

Chalk pit

Part of the chalk quarry in the SW of the square.

Stockings Spring Woods Off Codicote Road, Wheathampstead, nestling amongst the wooded estates of central Hertfordshire, this small wood is a beautiful example of traditional coppice management and its value to wildlife.
Coppiced hornbeam woodlands were once typical of Hertfordshire. At Stocking Springs Wood gnarled and twisted trees, previously coppiced, throw a dense shade.

Stockings Spring Woods

Off Codicote Road, Wheathampstead, nestling amongst the wooded estates of central Hertfordshire, this small wood is a beautiful example of traditional coppice management and its value to wildlife. Coppiced hornbeam woodlands were once typical of Hertfordshire. At Stocking Springs Wood gnarled and twisted trees, previously coppiced, throw a dense shade.

Sunset over The Ayots

Sunset over The Ayots

Public bridleway, leading to Waterend Lane

Public bridleway, leading to Waterend Lane

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Ayot St Lawrence is located at Grid Ref: TL1916 (Lat: 51.836025, Lng: -0.26822769)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: Welwyn Hatfield

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Ayot St. Lawrence

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