Eastwick, Hertfordshire Explained

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]

Landmarks

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distance from Eastwick [51.785589, 0.077565]]. GENUKI. 29 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Eastwick. City Population De.. 29 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Eastwick. Ordnance Survey. 29 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Home page. Eastwick & Gilston Parish Council. 27 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Listed buildings in Eastwick, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire. British Listed Buildings. 29 November 2020.
  6. Web site: St Botolph's Church, Eastwick. Hertfordshire MarketPlace. 29 November 2020.
  7. Web site: Lion. McMullen. 29 November 2020.
  8. Web site: Eastwick Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 29 November 2020.
  9. Web site: Hertfordshire. The Domesday Book Online. 29 November 2020.
  10. Web site: Parishes: Eastwick. British History Online. 29 November 2020.