Barkway

Barkway

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 52.00
longitude= 0.015
official_name= Barkway
population= 656 [http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=795305&c=Barkway&d=16&e=15&g=454861&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 2001 Census] ]
shire_district= North Hertfordshire
shire_county = Hertfordshire
region= East of England
constituency_westminster= North East Hertfordshire
post_town= ROYSTON
postcode_district = SG8
postcode_area= SG
dial_code= 01763
os_grid_reference= TL3831035470

Barkway is a long established village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, about five miles south-east of Royston,35 miles from London and 15 miles from the centre of Cambridge.

Reputedly listed in the Doomesday Book as "Birchwig" Birch Way. Barkway has a number of 15th and 16th Century properties, some with beautifully thatched roofs. Most properties are on or near the High Street, which is part of the old London to Cambridge Coaching route. Barkway has had a village church for over 1000 years. The current flint and stone church, which is over 800 years old, has a full peel of 8 bells which are rung every week. The village has an infants school, The Tally Ho Pub, a recreation ground with children's play area and football pitch, a Golf Course, 2 Garages and a number of active social organisations. According to the 2001 census Barkway had a population of 656. Two major estates are adjacent to the north of the village "Cokenach" - which has a long established cricket club and "Newsells" which is now an impressive Stud Farm.

ee also

* RAF Barkway

References

External links

* [http://www.barkway-newsells.org.uk/ Barkway-Newsells village site]


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