Barley, Hertfordshire

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Barley

Coordinates: 52.0272° N 0.0415° E

Barley, Hertfordshire (United Kingdom)
Barley, Hertfordshire
Population 659[1]
OS grid reference TL400385
District North Hertfordshire
Shire county Hertfordshire
Region East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ROYSTON
Postcode district SG8
Dial code 01763
Police Hertfordshire
Fire Hertfordshire
Ambulance East of England
UK Parliament North East Hertfordshire
European Parliament East of England
List of places: UKEnglandHertfordshire

Barley is a village and civil parish in the district of North Hertfordshire, England. According to the 2001 census it has a population of 659.[1]

Located on the Royston to Saffron Walden road, Barley has a church with a 12th century Norman tower. The church was rebuilt in 1871 using designs by William Butterfield.

The village also includes a 17th century lock-up and an early Tudor town house with a large timbered upper room.

There is a regular bus service to Royston and Hertford run by Arriva (Service 331[2]).

Famous residents include Charlie McPartland.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 2001 Census
  2. ^ Arriva Routes in Hertfordshire