Colney, Broad

Settlement in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Colney, Broad

Shenley Lane, London Colney Credit: David Howard

Colney, Broad is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in the southern part of the county, Colney, Broad is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents. Situated just three miles south of St Albans, it benefits from close proximity to the amenities and services of a larger town, while still maintaining its rural charm.

The village is characterized by its traditional architecture, with charming cottages and historic buildings dotting the landscape. The centerpiece of Colney, Broad is the beautiful St. Mark's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of green spaces and walking trails in the area. The nearby Colney Heath and Tyttenhanger Common Nature Reserve provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The River Colne also runs through the village, offering scenic views and opportunities for fishing.

Colney, Broad is a close-knit community, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village has a primary school, providing education for the local children, and a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and gatherings. There are also a few local shops and pubs that cater to the needs and social activities of the residents.

Overall, Colney, Broad offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a quieter lifestyle, while still enjoying the convenience of nearby towns and amenities.

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Colney, Broad Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.714868/-0.29966888 or Grid Reference TL1703. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shenley Lane, London Colney

David Howard

Shenley Lane, London Colney

David Howard

Entering London Colney on Shenley Lane

London Colney is on the River Colne just behind this spot.

David Howard

Cafe on Shenley Lane, London Colney

By the River Colne

David Howard

River Colne

The River Colne in London Colney. In the foreground is the original ford across the river, superseded in 1774 when the adjacent road bridge was built.

Ian Capper

River Colne

The River Colne in London Colney, at the site of the original ford across the river, superseded in 1774 when the adjacent road bridge was built. In the left background are Colne House (c.1800) and the adjacent Riverside Cottage (early - mid 19th Century) and in the right background is Waterside House (early 18th Century). All three are grade II listed - see Link

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Ian Capper

Telford's Bridge

Bridge over the River Colne in London Colney, once on the A6 from St Albans to London until bypassed by the London Colney Bypass (now the A1081) in 1959. The plaque on the far left (see TL1803 : Plaque, Telford's Bridge for close up) states that it was built c.1775 (other sources give a year of 1774) and restored in 1998. Although the name might seem to point to Thomas Telford as the designer/builder, the fact that he was born in 1757 and so would have been only 17 or 18 at the time of building, and still serving his apprenticeship in his native Scotland, it is considered extremely unlikely that it was in fact his work. Grade II listed - see Link

Ian Capper

Plaque, Telford's Bridge

Plaque on the Telford's Bridge (see TL1803 : Telford's Bridge). It reads "Telfords Bridge Built c 1775 Restored 1998".

Ian Capper

Telford's Bridge

Bridge over the River Colne in London Colney, once on the A6 from St Albans to London until bypassed by the London Colney Bypass (now the A1081) in 1959. A plaque on the other side of the bridge (see TL1803 : Plaque, Telford's Bridge) states that it was built c.1775 (other sources give a year of 1774) and restored in 1998. Although the name might seem to point to Thomas Telford as the designer/builder, the fact that he was born in 1757 and so would have been only 17 or 18 at the time of building, and still serving his apprenticeship in his native Scotland, it is considered extremely unlikely that it was in fact his work. Grade II listed - see Link

Ian Capper

Telford's Bridge

Daffodils on the approach to Telford's Bridge over the River Colne in London Colney, once on the A6 from St Albans to London until bypassed by the London Colney Bypass (now the A1081) in 1959. A plaque on the other side of the bridge (see TL1803 : Plaque, Telford's Bridge) states that it was built c.1775 (other sources give a year of 1774) and restored in 1998. Although the name might seem to point to Thomas Telford as the designer/builder, the fact that he was born in 1757 and so would have been only 17 or 18 at the time of building, and still serving his apprenticeship in his native Scotland, it is considered extremely unlikely that it was in fact his work. Grade II listed - see Link

Ian Capper

Telford's Bridge

Looking towards Telford's Bridge over the River Colne in London Colney, once on the A6 from St Albans to London until bypassed by the London Colney Bypass (now the A1081) in 1959. A plaque on the side of the bridge (see TL1803 : Plaque, Telford's Bridge) states that it was built c.1775 (other sources give a year of 1774) and restored in 1998. Although the name might seem to point to Thomas Telford as the designer/builder, the fact that he was born in 1757 and so would have been only 17 or 18 at the time of building, and still serving his apprenticeship in his native Scotland, it is considered extremely unlikely that it was in fact his work. Grade II listed - see Link

. Note the Google Street View car crossing the bridge.

Ian Capper

Post box

EIIR post box with gold painted cypher, sited on the High Street below Telford's Bridge.

Ian Capper

Coal Tax Post no 37

This Coal Tax Post (no 37 on the list linked to below) is alongside High Street, at the northern end of Telford's Bridge. For wider views see TL1803 : Coal Tax Post no 37 and TL1803 : Coal Tax Post no 37.

Ian Capper

Coal Tax Post no 37

At the top of the bank on the left of the photo is a Coal Tax Post (no 37 on the list linked to below), situated alongside High Street, at the northern end of Telford's Bridge (in the background). For a close up of the post see TL1803 : Coal Tax Post no 37.

Ian Capper

Coal Tax Post no 37

At the top of the bank on the right of the photo is a Coal Tax Post (no 37 on the list linked to below), situated alongside High Street, at the northern end of Telford's Bridge. In the background is St Peter's Church. For a close up of the post see TL1803 : Coal Tax Post no 37.

Ian Capper

Loaf

Mr Ignavy

High Street, London Colney, across the North Orbital Road

The houses seen across the road are at the north end of London Colney's High Street, which, before it was severed by the building of the North Orbital Road and other pre-motorway arterial roads, was the old A6 linking Barnet to St Albans.

Christopher Hilton

Footbridge over the Clockwise M25

Officially named the London Orbital and frequently derided as nothing more than a very big car park, the M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway that encircles London; one of the world's biggest ring roads (Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles). It is not, however, a continuous loop of motorway as the Dartford Crossing section (comprising the Dartford Tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge) over the Thames and its approach roads are designated as the A282. Constructed between 1975 and 1986, the M25 is reputedly the most expensive motorway Britain ever built, costing a total of £909m or roughly £7.5m per mile, but at the time of its planning, the demand for the road was considerably underestimated so that when it was finally completed in 1986, it was already out of date. Demand outstripped capacity within a few years and ever since then it's been very heavily congested. The M25 is one of the UK’s busiest motorways, carrying up to 200,000 vehicles and 10,000 HGVs per day (AADT - Annual Average Daily Traffic flow) on the section near to Heathrow Airport. Since its opening in the 1980s, the southern, western and eastern sections have been widened to largely dual four lane (D4M) standard, but much of the motorway retains its dual three lane road (D3M) cross-section as originally built. The M25 was home to England's first Variable Speed Limits on motorways between the A3 and M4 in the early 1990s. Link

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Colney, Broad is located at Grid Ref: TL1703 (Lat: 51.714868, Lng: -0.29966888)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire