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Between river and forest, on a high rise of ground, near the main railway at Bishops Stortford and the M11 Motorway.
Little Hallingbury is a fine village, the area has much to offer, in the way of walks, two good Pubs and a very active social life.
Little Hallingbury Village Hall
I have been told Little Hallingbury has more 'greens' than any other village in England, I know of 7:
School Green. Hall Green. Wrights Green. Gaston Green. Motts Green. George Green. Hatch Green.
A village green is a common open area which is a part of a settlement. Traditionally, such an area was often common grass land at the centre of a small agricultural settlement, used for grazing and sometimes for community events. Some may also have a pond, originally for watering stock.
The green is traditionally at a central location and provides an open-air meeting place for the people of a village, for example at times of celebration, or for public ceremonies. May Day festivities are traditionally located at the green, with the Maypole erected at its centre.
The common use of the term village green reflects a perception of a rural, agricultural idyllic past. However the actuality of such locations always has been very wide, and can encompass woodland, moorland, sports grounds, and even — in part — buildings and roads. They may also be positioned far from the centre of the community, especially if the community has moved, or been absorbed into a larger settlement.
photographs by John Meyer
