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Baldock lies
in North Hertfordshire, beside the A1(M).
The town is one of the county’s
oldest settlements, marking the intersection of two ancient
roads: Icknield Way and the Great North Road (A1). The
prehistoric Icknield Way, said to be 'the oldest road in Britain',
extends from Buckinghamshire to Norfolk and was old when the
Romans invaded the country.
Today the main road into Baldock
off the A1(M) follows the course of this ancient route.
Although Baldock dates back at
least to Roman times, the present town was established by
the Knights Templar in the 12th century. Baldock was
an important malting and brewing centre and also thrived as
a coaching town.
The width of the High Street
indicates the town's importance a staging post. The
town has retained its historic character with most of the
buildings in the centre dating from before the mid-19th century.
The impressive parish church
of St Mary has a 14th century tower with a 'spike' steeple.
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Baldock
Baldock
Museum, Town Hall,
Hitchen Street Entrance. This
small museum illustrates Baldock's facinating history.
Open: Sun: 14:.00-16:00, Wed 10:00-15:00 Closed 20 December
- 1 January. Tel: 01462 892960.
