Area Guide: Cheshunt

Cheshunt and the adjoining town of Waltham Cross are situated in the Lee Valley Park, west of the River Lea in the Borough of Broxbourne, which boasts the lowest council tax in Hertfordshire. Cheshunt town centre is 500 yards from A10, 1 mile from J25 M25

Domesday book sites ‘Cestrehunt’ as a Roman junction en route from London to York, joining Ermine Street and the road between Verulamium, St. Albans east through Cuffley Ridgeway joining Churchgate Road towards Chelmsford.
North of Cheshunt and south of Broxbourne is Turnford and Wormley. Wormley is an unusual village as it still retains the long rectangular shape of a Saxon village. It is traversed by two major roads, a railway and a canal. At the extreme western end of the village is a grassy track through woodland which is all that is left of the Roman route; Ermine Street.

West Cheshunt, across the A10 has conservation areas protecting its historic parts including local buildings as well as Dewhurst Charity School. The area in Tudor times was a playground to Queen Elizabeth I, and has homed descendants and ancestors of Oliver Cromwell, who himself bought Cheshunt Park.

The area includes older villages such as; Bury Green, Churchgate, Hammondstreet, and Flamsteadend. Up to roughly 1930 Flamstead End was a separate village home to Nurseries and greenhouses. After World War 2 the area


became home to a vast number of Italian immigrants, who have since dispersed but increased the areas population immensely. It is in an idealic location surrounded by quiet rolling countryside with walks through the woods or Cheshunt Park.

Goffs Oak is situated north west of Cheshunt Parish Coucil and 19 miles by road from the City of London, named after the family of Gough’s who even to this day live at Goffs House and Sir Theodore Godfrey a baron to William the Conqueror who planted a large oak tree here in 1066. The village is centered around the war memorial and is an area of unspoilt scenery of woodlands, commons and secluded lanes where in some places reaches over three hundred feet above sea level.

In the 1930’s Cheshunt had a higher percentage of its area under glass, due to horticultural nurseries in the world. There was a long continuance of Broxbourne being a place of agriculture; the entire Lee Valley region had a high concentration of nurseries. The ‘Victorian Period Homes’ were designed to house the workers in the late 1800’s. However due to competition from warmer countries and technological moderations to farming, the nurseries have all been replaced by residential accommodation.

The popular residential area of Thomas Rochford Way is situated on a nineteenth century agricultural nursery, passing through generations in the Rochford family. Mr Joseph Rochford erected his first greenhouse in 1872 and developed into the largest firm of its kind in the whole country

Area Guide: Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey

It is evident that the town was a Saxon settlement, the word “Waltham” is an old English word for a “Settlement in a Forest” however the first records date back to King Cnut who died here in 1035.

Waltham Abbey itself is an outstanding example of Norman architecture in Britain, endowed by King Harold who is believed to be buried here after his defeat to William the Conqueror in 1066. Today two stones mark the spot where he is believed to be. The Abbey was the last of the abbey’s to be destroyed by Henry VIII in march 1540.

The Royal Gunpowder Mills established in the 16th Century on Beaulieau Drive boast 175 acres of natural parkland and over twenty one important historic buildings. The gunpowder would be transported by the canals, such as Lee Canal still there today. The industry stopped only after World War 2.

The market in the towns market square every Tuesday and Saturday continues a tradition of 700 years. The nearest over-ground train station is in Waltham Cross and the nearest underground is in Loughton on the central line.

To the East of Waltham Abbey is Epping Forest, which once formed part of the great Forest of Essex. Epping Forest stretches for about 12 miles, running from the town of Epping to Wanstead in East London.

Waltham Abbey is a market town situated in the south west region of Essex on the border of Hertfordshire. It is approximately 24km north of London on the Greenwich Meridian Line, which runs beside The Abbey.

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Waltham Abbey is located in the River Lea Basin, next to Epping Forest. An historic town with Waltham Abbey itself and The Royal Gunpowder Mills, beautifully situated in countryside named Lea Valley Regional Park.

Local Primary Schools; Waltham Holy Cross Infant School/ Junior School, St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, The Leverton Infant and Nursery School/ Junior School.

Local Secondary Schools; King Harold Comprehensive, Thomas Tallis School.

ABBEYFIELDS popular location built approximately 10 years ago on the outskirts of Waltham Abbey close to the Marriott Hotel within easy access of Junction 26 of the M25 motorway. The nearest train station is Waltham Cross, and the nearest Underground line is Loughton on the Central line.

Roads Include: Farthingale Lane, Kestral Road, Eagle Close, Margerita Place, Wren Drive, Harrier way Peregrin Road, Merlin Close, Osprey Road,

TOWNMEAD the heart of Waltham Abbey, a lot of these properties come with views over the Abbey itself and its beautiful grounds, within easy access of all local amenities, shops, market, the library, museum, Harold Bridge, police, fire and ambulance depots, the Town Hall, and The Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Roads Include: Romelands, The Green, Rue de St. Lawrence, Cleall Avenue, Milton Court, Fountain Place, Paradise Road, Grange Court, Abbey Court, Mead Court, Townmead Road, Orchard Gardens, Audley gardens, Church Street, Darby Drive, Leverton Way, Quaker Lane, Milton Street, Wollard Street, Victoria Road, Greenfield Street, Harveyfields, King Goerge Road, Greenyard, Silver Street, Market Square, King Harold Court, South Parade, Arlingham Mews, Hanover Court, Foxes Parade, St Clements Court.

ROUNDHILLS This development is situated within easy access of local amenities including Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool. It runs along side the small stream Cobbins Brook , surrounded by open park land.

Roads Include: Roundhills, Caldbeck, Gilsland, Holecroft, Pinnacles, Springfields, Longcrofts, Birchwood, Aldersgrove, Robinsway, Heronswood, Nightingales, Downlands, Mayfield, Greenleas, Oakwood, Fairways.

Area Guide: Waltham Cross

Waltham Cross

The town was built by Edward 1 in 1292 in memory of his beloved Eleanor of Castile building a cross marking where her funeral carriage rested at twelve separate points, one being here, now a Grade 1 listed monument and one of only three remaining.

The commercial town centre is pedestrainised, including the covered shopping area in The Pavillion allowing local markets every Wednesday and Friday.

A little way to the left of Waltham stands Temple Bar, built by Sir Christopher Wren, stone for stone intact as it was in the days when traitors’ heads were raised above it in Fleet Street, although the original wooden gates have gone. It is now used as an entrance to Theobald’s Park, an estate traded for Hatfield House by King James I to the Family of Cecil’s.

Theobalds was a palace to King James I and is currently property of the councils mainly used as a nature education and conservation area.

Waltham Cross is less than half a mile from Enfield and adjoins to Cheshunt, it is the most southerly town in Broxbourne. Theolbald’s Park Train Station separates Cheshunt and Waltham Cross and both have trains that take you down to Liverpool Street in approximately twenty minutes. Both Junction 25 and 26 are accessible from here.

Local Primary Schools: Holdbrook Primary, Four Swannes Primary, St Josephs RC, Hurst Drive.

Area Guide: Hoddesdon

Hoddesdon

Recorded in the Doomsday book as Hodesdone and the name has remained. It is a market town, and a market is still held here every Wednesday. The local trade boomed with the coaching trade from London to Cambridge in the nineteenth century, and some of the original inns still remain, such as The Golden Lion, The White Swan, and The Salisbury Arms. The centre of the market is the Clock Tower which remains on the site of a 14th Century Chapel of St. Katherine.

The Rye House Gateway built in 1443 is the countries oldest brick building. Hoddesdon became its own Parish in 1844. Outside the local Co-Op to this day, the strangely split paving stone marks the fromer parish boundary

Area Guide: Broxbourne

Broxbourne

The town name arrives from the Saxon word ‘Broc’ which means badger and ‘Bourne’ which means stream. Still today a purpose built badger tunnel runs under the A10 which aims at reducing badger deaths on the roads. The town is recorded in the Doomsday book as Brochesborne.

Broxbourne is home to a 15th Century Church St. Augustines and the large estate Monson Almshouses built in 1728 is now a special school. The woodlands to the north of the town are idealic for walking and exteremely well preserved.

Broxbourme will be involved in London 2012, Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The showground (the overflow carpark) will become the White Water Canoe Center, all owned by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) using the water of the River Lee. The area will benefit economically from the white water rafting and canoeing center.

Paradise Wildlife Park is a popular visitor attraction in Hertfordshire, sitting on the site of the old Broxbourne Zoo with gibbons, lemurs, birds, a reptile house and many more. Next to the wildlife park is the Paintballing Site, putting an extreme fun use to the woodland.

Cheshunt Area Guide: Central

Central Chehunt Residence Guide

THE GRANGE ESTATE is a popular residential area, situated in Central Cheshunt between The Great Cambridge Road and Turners Hill. The area benefits from its short distance to amenities including, Cheshunt Town Centre, Football Club, Library, Fire Services, Ambulances, Police Station, Grundy Park Leisure Centre, and is within short walking distance to Cheshunt main line station, and Theobald Grove providing fast services to London (Liverpool Street).

The area was built in the late 1950’s early 1960s and was used as a through road to avoid the Old Pond traffic, however to ensure that the roads are used only for access from residents, guests, deliveries and emergency vehicles, gates were installed and are only opened for emergency vehicles.

Roads Include: Elgin Road, Tyfield Close, Littlebrook Gardens, Albury Grove Road, Brinley Close, Guinevere Gardens, Hartland Road, Harrison Walk, Hillside Crescent, Hillside Avenue, Gaywood Avenue, Manston Close, Albury Walk, Woodcote Close.

RUSSELLS RIDE, This area is conveniently situated in central Cheshunt, access is via Turner Hill or Windmill Lane. The benefits of this include ample on street parking, Russell’s Ride Allotment Space, various communal grass areas a short distance to Cheshunt mainline train station and local amenities.

Roads Include: Russells Ride, Downfield Road, Home Close, Darcy Close, Burbage Close, Southmead Crescent, Marsh Croft Drive, Shalcross Drive, Steward Close, Griton Close, Acton Close, The Briars, Shortmead Drive, Green Close, Betula Terrace, Garland Close.


THE WINDMILL ESTATE is mainly popular for its large room sizes and central location, with easy access via Windmill Lane or Turners Hill to amenities including Cheshunt mainline station with fast lines to London Liverpool Street., Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Youth Sailing Training and Canoeing Centre, Cheshunt High Street and Turners Hill, recycling point, police, fire and ambulance stations. Building began in the 1960’s, and through traffic is limited by speed bumps down Roundmoor Drive.

Roads Include: Roundmoor Drive, Oakdene, Greenall Close, Clifton Close. Palmers Way, Landmead, Long Moor, Winton Drive, Bellamy Road, Bullwell Crescent, Forest Road, Penton Drive, Gibbs Close.

MOXOM AVENUE & SURROUNDING AREAS provide ample on street parking, and various access points to the large Moxom Avenue Open Space. It was built in the 1990’s and was previously the site for the old Cheshunt Boys Secondary School, now a mixed school on College Road.

Roads Include: Moxom Avenue, Fosters Close, Norwood Road, Roberts Close.


Local Primary Schools: Burleigh, Downfield, Millbrook, Dewhurst.