Knebworth

Knebworth is a civil parish in North Hertfordshire, England, divided into two contrasting areas with separate characters. Old Knebworth centers on its historic church, while New Knebworth grew as a residential area near the railway station and forms the modern heart of the community.

The settlement first appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Chenepeworde, recorded with 33 households and local landholdings. The arrival of the railway in 1884 marked a turning point that transformed the rural village into a residential community.

The name originates from Old English, referring to land features that once defined the area's geography. The community developed around two distinct centers that reflect different periods of growth and local identity.

The village offers basic facilities including a post office, medical center, primary school, and sports grounds for recreation. Both areas are walkable, with the railway station providing convenient access and the church serving as a natural landmark in the older section.

This place was once a purely agricultural village before the railway connection rapidly transformed it into a modern residential area within decades. The speed of this change is still visible today in how distinctly the two sections of the village remain separated.

Location: North Hertfordshire

GPS coordinates: 51.86600,-0.18400

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:17