Marshalswick
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Marshalswick is a district of St Albans
, in Hertfordshire
, England
around 1.5 miles North East of the city centre. Marshalswick borders on Jersey Farm
, Fleetville and Bernards Heath
and historically fell within the bounds of Sandridge
Parish to the North.
The 1950s Parish Church, St Mary's, was built as a daughter church of St Leonards Church Sandridge
only becoming a parish in its own right in 1972 when the continued expansion of St Albans
bridged the two areas with infill housing.
village feel. The name Marshalswick comes from John and William Marschal who owned the land between 1271 and 1377, and Wick which meant 'hamlet', 'town' or 'village' in Old English. The surrounding land, woods and gardens were the site of Marshals Wick Mansion, and the current residential road Marshals Drive is so named as the lane was originally the drive to the house.
, which is situated on the Ridgeway. Residents of Marshalswick enjoy the use of local shops which are called 'The Quadrant'. These shops include two bakeries, a Budgens
, a newsagent, charity shops, hairdressers, wine merchants, fast food outlets and many other shops. The Quadrant also has its own petrol station, a Sainsburys 'local' and a library, which is open everyday except Sunday and Wednesdays. The library includes a DVD collection, free computer use and a children’s section.
"The Wick" is now a wooded park which includes a playground, large field and woodland walk area which are used frequently by local scouts groups and dog walkers. Other notable places in Marshalswick, apart from the Wick, include St Mary's Church of England
church, Homewood Road United Reform Church and Marshalswick Baptist
Free Church
. The churches are each home to local Brownie (Girl Guides) units and their halls are used by many local groups.
The average 4 bedroom house costs £522,000 and house prices range from £95,000 to over £2,000,000.
St Albans
St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt...
, in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
around 1.5 miles North East of the city centre. Marshalswick borders on Jersey Farm
Jersey Farm
Jersey Farm is a district of St Albans situated approximately 2 miles north-east of the city centre. It is largely surrounded by countryside and is 'attached' to St Albans by the district of Marshalswick to its south-west....
, Fleetville and Bernards Heath
Bernards Heath
Bernards Heath is a heathland in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, the site of the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461 during the Wars of the Roses.In the 19th century it was the Hertfordshire County cricket ground.-External links:*...
and historically fell within the bounds of Sandridge
Sandridge
Sandridge is a small village and civil parish between St Albans and Wheathampstead in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.-Early history:...
Parish to the North.
The 1950s Parish Church, St Mary's, was built as a daughter church of St Leonards Church Sandridge
St Leonards Church Sandridge
St Leonard's Church is the parish church of Sandridge, a small village in Hertfordshire, England.-History:Some sort of simple wooden church was probably made necessary in 796 when the Abbey of St Albans took possession of the Manor of Sandridge...
only becoming a parish in its own right in 1972 when the continued expansion of St Albans
St Albans
St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt...
bridged the two areas with infill housing.
History
The village of Marshalswick boasts a history dating back to the thirteenth Century and retains a unique HertfordshireHertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
village feel. The name Marshalswick comes from John and William Marschal who owned the land between 1271 and 1377, and Wick which meant 'hamlet', 'town' or 'village' in Old English. The surrounding land, woods and gardens were the site of Marshals Wick Mansion, and the current residential road Marshals Drive is so named as the lane was originally the drive to the house.
Local Facilities
Marshalswick is home to Sandringham SchoolSandringham School
Sandringham School is a secondary school in Marshalswick, St Albans, Hertfordshire. It was established in 1988 following a merger of two local schools, Marshalswick School and Wheathampstead School. It occupies the former Marshalswick site, adjacent to Wheatfields Infant and Junior schools...
, which is situated on the Ridgeway. Residents of Marshalswick enjoy the use of local shops which are called 'The Quadrant'. These shops include two bakeries, a Budgens
Budgens
Budgens Stores Ltd is a chain of foodstores in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1872 by John Budgen, who opened the first store at Maidenhead, Berkshire. Budgens supermarket chain operates over 227 stores and employs over 6,000 staff...
, a newsagent, charity shops, hairdressers, wine merchants, fast food outlets and many other shops. The Quadrant also has its own petrol station, a Sainsburys 'local' and a library, which is open everyday except Sunday and Wednesdays. The library includes a DVD collection, free computer use and a children’s section.
"The Wick" is now a wooded park which includes a playground, large field and woodland walk area which are used frequently by local scouts groups and dog walkers. Other notable places in Marshalswick, apart from the Wick, include St Mary's Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
church, Homewood Road United Reform Church and Marshalswick Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
Free Church
Free Church
The proper noun Free Church may refer to:Europe-wide:* Evangelical Lutheran Free Churchin Germany:* Evangelical Lutheran Free Church * Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Churchin Iceland:*Reykjavík Free Churchin Norway:...
. The churches are each home to local Brownie (Girl Guides) units and their halls are used by many local groups.
Facts and Figures
The average age for a person living in Marshalswick is 40 and 3.7% of residents are students.The average 4 bedroom house costs £522,000 and house prices range from £95,000 to over £2,000,000.