Brokengall Hill

Hill, Mountain in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Brokengall Hill

Post Wood Road, Ware Many of the roads in Ware and around were badly flooded.
Post Wood Road, Ware Credit: David Howard

Brokengall Hill is a prominent hill located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the Chiltern Hills, it forms part of the larger Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hill rises to an elevation of approximately 171 meters (561 feet) above sea level, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and lush greenery, with a variety of flora and fauna thriving in the area. It is home to a diverse range of plant species, including wildflowers, ferns, and grasses, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Brokengall Hill has a rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity in the area dating back thousands of years. The remains of Iron Age hillforts and ancient burial mounds have been discovered on the hill, providing insight into the region's past.

Today, the hill attracts visitors from near and far, who come to enjoy its natural beauty and explore the numerous walking trails that crisscross its slopes. The hill offers a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns and cities, making it a favorite destination for those seeking solitude in nature.

Overall, Brokengall Hill in Hertfordshire is a picturesque and historically significant location, offering breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and a glimpse into the area's ancient past.

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Brokengall Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.809017/-0.005713382 or Grid Reference TL3714. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Post Wood Road, Ware Many of the roads in Ware and around were badly flooded.
Post Wood Road, Ware
Many of the roads in Ware and around were badly flooded.
Junction on Ware Road, Wareside
Junction on Ware Road, Wareside
Gazebo reflections at Ware
Gazebo reflections at Ware
Fallen tree by the river near to Hardmead Lock Presumably a result of the havoc wreaked by Storm Eunice the previous weekend.
Fallen tree by the river near to Hardmead Lock
Presumably a result of the havoc wreaked by Storm Eunice the previous weekend.
Hardmead Lock Lock number 3 on the River Lee Navigation at Great Amwell, near to the town of Ware in Hertfordshire.
Hardmead Lock
Lock number 3 on the River Lee Navigation at Great Amwell, near to the town of Ware in Hertfordshire.
Ware : New River bridge weight warning sign
Ware : New River bridge weight warning sign
Ware : Scott's Grotto summerhouse Grade II* listed - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1275397" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1275397">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Ware : Scott's Grotto summerhouse
Grade II* listed - LinkExternal link.
Ware : Scott's Grotto summerhouse
Ware : Scott's Grotto summerhouse
Ware : Scott's Grotto Grade I listed - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1238171?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1238171?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Ware : Scott's Grotto
Grade I listed - LinkExternal link.
Fanhams Hall Now a Country House Hotel, this C18th Jacobean style mansion (remodelled in 1901) is Grade II listed. It was the former home to Henry Page-Croft, Winston Churchill's Under Secretary of State for War.
Fanhams Hall
Now a Country House Hotel, this C18th Jacobean style mansion (remodelled in 1901) is Grade II listed. It was the former home to Henry Page-Croft, Winston Churchill's Under Secretary of State for War.
Fanhams Hall & Formal Gardens Just a small part of the gardens of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7380046">TL3715 : Fanhams Hall</a>
Fanhams Hall & Formal Gardens
Just a small part of the gardens of TL3715 : Fanhams Hall
The Courtyard at Fanhams Hall The courtyard of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7380046">TL3715 : Fanhams Hall</a>
The Courtyard at Fanhams Hall
The courtyard of TL3715 : Fanhams Hall
Bridge & Austrian Tea Room Part of the gardens of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7380046">TL3715 : Fanhams Hall</a>
Bridge & Austrian Tea Room
Part of the gardens of TL3715 : Fanhams Hall
Bridge and Japanese Tea Room Part of the Japanese Gardens in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7380046">TL3715 : Fanhams Hall</a>.
Bridge and Japanese Tea Room
Part of the Japanese Gardens in TL3715 : Fanhams Hall.
Japanese Tea House Part of the Japanese garden at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7380046">TL3715 : Fanhams Hall</a>
Japanese Tea House
Part of the Japanese garden at TL3715 : Fanhams Hall
The Saracens Head, Ware By the River Lea
The Saracens Head, Ware
By the River Lea
The Bourne, Ware
The Bourne, Ware
High Oak Road, Ware Named after the pub on the right.
High Oak Road, Ware
Named after the pub on the right.
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Brokengall Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL3714 (Lat: 51.809017, Lng: -0.005713382)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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