Official Name: | Eastwick |
Civil Parish: | Eastwick |
Country: | England |
Region: | East of England |
Coordinates: | 51.7862°N 0.0787°W |
Hide Services: | Yes |
Population: | 194 |
Population Ref: | (2011 census) |
Area Total Km2: | 4.25 |
Static Image: | St Botolph, Eastwick, Herts - geograph.org.uk - 357829.jpg |
Eastwick is a village and civil parish 7miles 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]
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]
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]