Broxbourne, Market town in Hertfordshire, England
Broxbourne lies near the River Lea, surrounded by woods and lakes, positioned 17 miles north of London with extensive transportation connections.
The town's name originates from Old English terms meaning 'badger stream', appearing in the Domesday Book as Brochtsborne under Archbishop Stigand's ownership.
The parish church of St Augustine contains multiple monuments spanning five centuries and features a three-stage tower with eight historic bells.
The Broxbourne railway station provides direct connections to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, making it suitable for commuters and day trips.
The New River, constructed in 1613 to supply London with drinking water, flows through the center of Broxbourne, creating a water feature.
Location: Broxbourne
GPS coordinates: 51.74950,-0.02160
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
Hertfordshire Zoo
2.4 km
New River
727 m
Dobbs Weir
2 km
Wormleybury
2.1 km
Rawdon House
1.1 km
Kings Weir
2.5 km
Carthagena Weir
1.5 km
Carthagena Lock
1.5 km
Dobbs Weir Lock
1.7 km
Feildes Weir Lock
2.9 km
Church of St Augustine, Broxbourne
739 m
Top Field and Cozens Grove
1.1 km
Parish Church of St Lawrence, Wormley
2 km
Church of St Catherine & St Paul
1.6 km
The Golden Lion Inn
1.2 km
The Swan Inn
1.5 km
Front Wall And Wrought Iron Arch At Parish Church Of St Augustine
708 m
New River Bridge
679 m
Coal Duty Marker At Tl 3684 0514 Sw
2.4 km
Rathmore House
1.2 km
Coal Duty Obelisk On West Side Of Lea Navigation
2.5 km
Hoddesdon and Rye Park War Memorial
1.4 km
Clock Tower
1.5 km
Hoddesdon Park Wood moated site, Hoddesdon
1.6 km
Brick Bottle Kiln And Puddling Wheel
722 m
Pumping Station (Thames Water)
693 m
Broxbourne War Memorial
584 m
Nazeing Labyrinth Weir
1.8 kmReviews
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