Standon, Hertfordshire
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| Standon | |
| Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|
 St Mary, Standon | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL396224 |
| Location: | 51°52’58"N, 0°1’45"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 4,141 (2001) |
| Post town: | Ware |
| Postcode: | SG11 |
| Dialling code: | 01920 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | East Hertfordshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Hertford and Stortford |
Standon is a village in Hertfordshire. The parish includes the adjoining village of Puckeridge. The village church of St Mary has Saxon origins with much Victorian restoration.
The Greenwich Meridian passes to the west of Standon.
The place-name is first attested in a charter of 944-6 AD, and means 'stony hill' (stan dun).
Standon village has many local facilities. In addition to the church, there is a village hall, two public houses, Chinese restaurant, post office, butcher, baker, and newsagent. Villagers also make frequent use of facilities in neighbouring Puckeridge, which include a pharmacy, estate agent, petrol station, public houses, Doctor's surgery and primary schools.
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