(Hamlet near Aldenham)
Traditional county: Hertfordshire · District / Borough: Hertsmere · Region: Eastern
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| Place | High Cross |
| Traditional County | Hertfordshire |
| District / Borough | Hertsmere |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.677487 |
| Longitude | -0.342378 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The character of High Cross is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a legacy still evident in the surrounding fields. It lies 1.9 km west-south-west of Radlett (from Radlett: bearing 246°T, OS grid TQ 147 989), and is situated east-north-east of Aldenham village. This small hamlet, part of the Hertsmere district, retains a peaceful, rural atmosphere, a quiet contrast to the busier towns nearby. Historically, High Cross would have been a focal point for local farming activities, with its inhabitants reliant on the land for their livelihood. While specific historic buildings are not prominent, the landscape itself tells a story of generations of agricultural endeavour. The proximity to larger settlements like Radlett means High Cross offers a tranquil escape while still being within easy reach of amenities and transport links.
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Explore High Cross, Hertfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.677487, -0.342378. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |