Hundon – Village History and Architecture

If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Hundon, the village’s history, buildings and paths may be important factors in choosing your destination. The village offers historic connections to different periods: medieval architectural features, rebuilding in the 20th century, and stories surrounding the manor house and park. This makes it possible to get to know Hundon from several perspectives—through its architecture as well as its local paths and facilities.

Historic Buildings and Village History

Thicks Farmhouse dates from the 17th century or earlier and is a Grade II listed building. Hundon Hall dates from a different period: the current building dates from the 16th or 17th century and is not listed. It stands on the site of the largest manor house in England recorded in the Domesday Book. The Domesday reference concerns the site, while the present-day Hall was built much later.

Hundon Hall also has a barn built around 1900. It is 32 metres long and 8.2 metres wide. Its construction period is therefore clearly different from that of the Hall; its dimensions also give a concrete sense of the size of this agricultural building. Together, the buildings illustrate different historical periods and heritage aspects of the village.

The Church of All Saints also brings together different building phases. Its chancel and aisles date from the 14th century. The church was badly damaged by a fire in 1914 and rebuilt between 1914 and 1916. The medieval features and the restoration at the beginning of the 20th century make the church’s architectural history interesting in different ways.

Village Setting, Facilities and Paths

Another aspect of the village setting is Hundon Allotment Field. The 6.75-acre field is in the centre of Hundon. It includes a community orchard and a wildflower meadow; around 150 trees have been planted there, including fruit, native and ornamental trees. The area is therefore defined not only by its size but also by these different features.

Hundon Village Shop and Post Office is next to the village hall. There is parking, accessible parking spaces and electric vehicle charging points; facilities may change. If you’re including any of these facilities in your plans, check what is available again before your visit.

The different types of path may also help with getting around. The public footpath Hundon Footpath 001 is 2.23 kilometres long. Hundon Boat 005 is a 1.09-kilometre byway open to all traffic. Hundon Bridleway 015 is a 0.26-kilometre bridleway and cycle path. The details about their type and length help distinguish the three paths without combining them into a single route.

Park History and Airfield Name

The year 1124 and the late 13th century are recorded as historical reference points for Hundon Great Park. Hundon Great Lodge was probably the former gatehouse of the Great Park. This cautious interpretation links the building to the park’s history without presenting the likely identification as certain.

RAF Stradishall opened in February 1938 as a base for two heavy bomber squadrons. The airfield became known as “Stradishall Airfield” to avoid confusion between Hundon, Hunsdon and Hendon. The name therefore distinguishes these three place names; by itself, it says nothing about where the airfield was built.

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