Eastwick, Hertfordshire
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  Eastwick Location within Hertfordshire | |
| Area | 4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi) |
| Population | 194 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Eastwick is a village and civil parish 7 miles (11 km) east of Hertford,[1] in the East Hertfordshire district, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 194.[2] The parish touches Gilston, High Wych, Hunsdon and Widford.[3] Eastwick shares a parish council with Gilston.[4]
Landmarks
[edit]There are 11 listed buildings in Eastwick.[5] Eastwick has a church called St Botolph's Church[6] and a pub called the Lion.[7]
History
[edit]The name "Eastwick" means 'East specialised farm'.[8] Eastwick was recorded in the Domesday Book as Esteuuiche.[9] Eastwick was Esteuiche in the 11th century, Estuic in the 12th century, Estuick, Estwyk and Estwyke in the 13th century, Estwyk atte Flore in the 14th century and Eastuick in the 16th century.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Distance from Eastwick [51.785589, 0.077565]". GENUKI. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Eastwick". City Population De. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Eastwick". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Home page". Eastwick & Gilston Parish Council. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ "Listed buildings in Eastwick, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "St Botolph's Church, Eastwick". Hertfordshire MarketPlace. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Lion". McMullen. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Eastwick Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Hertfordshire". The Domesday Book Online. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Parishes: Eastwick". British History Online. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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