Ley Green

Settlement in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

Ley Green

King's Walden Church This church is on the edge of parkland.  It is a large church serving dispersed settlements rather than a village.
King's Walden Church Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Ley Green is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the East Hertfordshire district, it is approximately three miles southeast of the town of Welwyn Garden City and six miles north of Hatfield. The village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by fields and countryside.

Ley Green has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. Today, it retains its quaint charm and traditional character. The village is home to a small population, with a tight-knit community atmosphere.

The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of historic cottages, farmhouses, and newer homes. The architecture reflects different periods, providing a diverse and interesting streetscape. The village is known for its beautiful green spaces, with well-maintained gardens and open fields providing a peaceful and scenic environment.

Ley Green benefits from its close proximity to larger towns, such as Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, which offer a wide range of amenities and services. Residents can easily access shops, restaurants, schools, and healthcare facilities in these nearby towns.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Ley Green is surrounded by numerous footpaths and bridleways, allowing for pleasant walks and opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. The village also benefits from being close to several nature reserves and parks, providing further recreational opportunities.

Overall, Ley Green offers a charming and tranquil village lifestyle, with its rich history, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby amenities.

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Ley Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.906402/-0.316339 or Grid Reference TL1524. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

King's Walden Church This church is on the edge of parkland.  It is a large church serving dispersed settlements rather than a village.
King's Walden Church
This church is on the edge of parkland. It is a large church serving dispersed settlements rather than a village.
Village sign for Kings Walden A useful aide-memoire of location
Village sign for Kings Walden
A useful aide-memoire of location
Grain store at Parsonage Farm A ventilation fan was humming away all the time. Probably a 24-hour activity.
Grain store at Parsonage Farm
A ventilation fan was humming away all the time. Probably a 24-hour activity.
Farmyard at Parsonage Farm Once again the farmyard was empty
Farmyard at Parsonage Farm
Once again the farmyard was empty
House in Church Rd Kings Walden The protest regarding Luton airport is recorded for 
posterity?
House in Church Rd Kings Walden
The protest regarding Luton airport is recorded for posterity?
King's Walden Church The lych gate scene was too good to miss.
King's Walden Church
The lych gate scene was too good to miss.
Houses on Church Road King's Walden They have a solid Edwardian ambience.
Houses on Church Road King's Walden
They have a solid Edwardian ambience.
Pumping Station at King's Walden This design has a sorry look about it
Pumping Station at King's Walden
This design has a sorry look about it
Derelict house opposite Parsonage Farm near Ley Green I wonder why this house with  the strange square 
structure with double doors has not been acquired for renovation.  Oh for a winning lottery ticket! Have been advised that this in fact is a pumping station for water supply.
Derelict house opposite Parsonage Farm near Ley Green
I wonder why this house with the strange square structure with double doors has not been acquired for renovation. Oh for a winning lottery ticket! Have been advised that this in fact is a pumping station for water supply.
Looking south from Judkins Wood, Great Offley This is taken from the bottom edge of this square looking south over a maize crop
Looking south from Judkins Wood, Great Offley
This is taken from the bottom edge of this square looking south over a maize crop
South side of King's Walden Church St Mary's church was built in the 12C or 13C, the tower in the 14C and the clerestory, with its battlements, and S aisle in the 15C; note the Perpendicular-style windows.  The porch was added in 1868 when the church was restored, and doesn't look right to me - a pity it wasn't built in stone to match the church.  Some repairs to stonework (to the right of the staircase projection) have been made using red tiles.
South side of King's Walden Church
St Mary's church was built in the 12C or 13C, the tower in the 14C and the clerestory, with its battlements, and S aisle in the 15C; note the Perpendicular-style windows. The porch was added in 1868 when the church was restored, and doesn't look right to me - a pity it wasn't built in stone to match the church. Some repairs to stonework (to the right of the staircase projection) have been made using red tiles.
The vestry of King's Walden Church This was built in the 17C as the Hale family mortuary chapel, and was later converted for use as the vestry.
The vestry of King's Walden Church
This was built in the 17C as the Hale family mortuary chapel, and was later converted for use as the vestry.
Footpath crosses road Looking NW from about TL175235, where the footpath from Whitehall Farm (off over the field to the left) to Prestonhill Farm (off beyond the hedge and field to the right) crosses the road from Whitwell to Preston.
Footpath crosses road
Looking NW from about TL175235, where the footpath from Whitehall Farm (off over the field to the left) to Prestonhill Farm (off beyond the hedge and field to the right) crosses the road from Whitwell to Preston.
Path to Prestonhill Farm Looking NE from where the path crosses the road and heads across the field toward Prestonhill Farm.
Path to Prestonhill Farm
Looking NE from where the path crosses the road and heads across the field toward Prestonhill Farm.
Path towards Whitehall Farm Looking west from where the path crosses the road at TL175236, the path crosses a field toward Whitehall Farm - just out of shot over the crest of the hill.
Path towards Whitehall Farm
Looking west from where the path crosses the road at TL175236, the path crosses a field toward Whitehall Farm - just out of shot over the crest of the hill.
Frogmore Frogmore is a tiny village of a few houses and a livery stable. This is looking East along the road. A duckpond is just out of shot to the right.
Frogmore
Frogmore is a tiny village of a few houses and a livery stable. This is looking East along the road. A duckpond is just out of shot to the right.
Frogmore stables dovecote Standing in the road looking North, one of the buildings of the Frogmore livery stables has a dovecote built into its roof.
Frogmore stables dovecote
Standing in the road looking North, one of the buildings of the Frogmore livery stables has a dovecote built into its roof.
West End of Frogmore House at the Western end of Frogmore. Following the road to the right takes you North up the hill toward Whitehall Farm.
West End of Frogmore
House at the Western end of Frogmore. Following the road to the right takes you North up the hill toward Whitehall Farm.
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Ley Green is located at Grid Ref: TL1524 (Lat: 51.906402, Lng: -0.316339)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.906402,-0.316339
Note: Signed School Lane
Lat/Long: 51.9076704/-0.3162095
Odbl: clean
Lat/Long: 51.9059393/-0.3191548
Odbl: clean
Lat/Long: 51.90599/-0.3190384
Note: School Lane sign in hedge
Lat/Long: 51.9074809/-0.3124013
Ley Green
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q27888563
Lat/Long: 51.9079101/-0.3156473
Pub
The Plough
Wikidata: Q26396512
Lat/Long: 51.9058314/-0.3134749
Bus Stop
Plough Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021100340
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Plough Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtgmdaw
Naptan Street: King's Walden Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9047064/-0.3152478
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 51.9047172/-0.3152749
Odbl: clean
Lat/Long: 51.9023486/-0.3172027
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Source: GPS, observation
Lat/Long: 51.9067958/-0.314562
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Note: Ley Green 300yds
Source: GPS, observation
Lat/Long: 51.9062488/-0.3133197
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Note: Parsonage FArm 310 yds
Lat/Long: 51.9062806/-0.3131208
Odbl: clean
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Odbl: clean
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9066152/-0.3187568
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
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Odbl: clean
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Old School
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Naptan BusStopType: CUS
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Naptan Crossing: Old School
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Old School
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtgmdgd
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Ley Green
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.9075168/-0.31511
Wantsend Farm
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021100375
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Wantsend Farm
Naptan Crossing: Wantsend Farm
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Wantsend Farm
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtgmdgm
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Plough Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.9075771/-0.3124182
Wantsend Farm
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021107813
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Wantsend Farm
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Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: opp Wantsend Farm
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtgjdwa
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Plough Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.9075909/-0.3121269
Old School
Local Ref: NR
Naptan AtcoCode: 210021107815
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Old School
Naptan Crossing: Old School
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: Old School
Naptan NaptanCode: hrtgjdwg
Naptan ShortCommonName: NA
Naptan Street: Ley Green
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.9075976/-0.3157321
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9042232/-0.3103686
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9042085/-0.3105412
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.9076817/-0.3158703
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: SG4 116
Lat/Long: 51.905014/-0.31458
Post Office
Kings Walden Post Office
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: SG4 8LA
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/0701297/kings-walden
Ref Pol Id: 539
Lat/Long: 51.9050053/-0.3144991
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Source: GPS, observation
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9075618/-0.3200235
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.9084558/-0.3215918
Source: GPS, observation
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 51.9069685/-0.3163331
Note: PFP Frogmore 1.5
Lat/Long: 51.9074876/-0.3158484
Note: PFP Frogmore 1.5
Lat/Long: 51.9075885/-0.3157452
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