King's Walden

Civil Parish in Hertfordshire North Hertfordshire

England

King's Walden

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

King's Walden is a civil parish located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated about 35 miles north of London and covers an area of approximately 7 square miles. The parish is predominantly rural, characterized by rolling countryside, open fields, and woodlands.

The village of King's Walden is the main settlement in the parish and is home to a small population of around 500 residents. It is a charming and picturesque village with a rich history dating back many centuries. The village is renowned for its traditional thatched cottages, historic buildings, and well-preserved architecture.

The centerpiece of the village is the parish church of St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century. This beautiful church is a prominent landmark and serves as a focal point for the community. Other notable landmarks in the village include King's Walden Bury, a grand country house with stunning gardens, and the King's Walden Cricket Club, which has a long-standing tradition and is an integral part of village life.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also rich in wildlife, with several nature reserves and protected areas nearby. Additionally, the parish is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links and easy access to major roads and motorways.

Overall, King's Walden is a peaceful and idyllic rural parish that offers a close-knit community, beautiful landscapes, and a rich historical heritage.

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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.

Humphrey Bolton

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

Empty showrooms at Breachwood Green Was this once a car sales emporium?
Yes it used to sell SAAB cars.

Empty showrooms at Breachwood Green

Was this once a car sales emporium? Yes it used to sell SAAB cars.

House next door to the showrooms House and showrooms <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/47777" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/47777">Link</a> would seem to have a relationship of owner perhaps.

House next door to the showrooms

House and showrooms Link would seem to have a relationship of owner perhaps.

End of runway lights seen from Lye Hill Breachwood Green At least the planes are on the landing approach so are relatively quiet.

End of runway lights seen from Lye Hill Breachwood Green

At least the planes are on the landing approach so are relatively quiet.

Houses in Lye Hill Breachwood Green These houses look as if they were once local authority owned before the right to purchase was introduced. They are right in line for the airport approach.

Houses in Lye Hill Breachwood Green

These houses look as if they were once local authority owned before the right to purchase was introduced. They are right in line for the airport approach.

Farm Machinery depot at Wandon End Parked cars means that there are people inside the buildings.

Farm Machinery depot at Wandon End

Parked cars means that there are people inside the buildings.

Farm Machinery depot at Wandon End The front loader scoops and the Cambridge roll further into the yard confirm that this is a depot for agricultural machinery.

Farm Machinery depot at Wandon End

The front loader scoops and the Cambridge roll further into the yard confirm that this is a depot for agricultural machinery.

T-junction south of Tea Green The building on the right is called &quot;The Smithy&quot; but is now closed.

T-junction south of Tea Green

The building on the right is called "The Smithy" but is now closed.

The Water Tower at Tea Green

The mobile phone antennae are below the roof line to keep the profile as low as possible. However access to the signal light must be fully guarded, hence the balustrade.

Houses in Colemans Road Breachwood Green These houses date from turn of the 19th century

Houses in Colemans Road Breachwood Green

These houses date from turn of the 19th century

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.

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King's Walden is located at Grid Ref: TL1523 (Lat: 51.89383, Lng: -0.324483)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: North Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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