Eastwick, Hertfordshire

Eastwick is a village and civil parish 7 miles (11 km) east of Hertford,^[1] in the East Hertfordshire district, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 194.^[2] The parish touches Gilston, High Wych, Hunsdon and Widford.^[3] Eastwick shares a parish council with Gilston.^[4]

Eastwick
Eastwick Location within Hertfordshire
Area	4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Population	194 (2011 census)
• Density	46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Civil parish	Eastwick
District	East Hertfordshire
Shire county	Hertfordshire
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
List of places UK England Hertfordshire 51.786218°N 0.078711100°E / 51.786218; 0.078711100

It is 840 acres of land.^[5]

Landmarks

There are 11 listed buildings in Eastwick.^[6] Eastwick has a church called St Botolph's Church^[7] and a pub called the Lion.^[8]

History

The name "Eastwick" means 'East specialised farm'.^[9] Eastwick was recorded in the Domesday Book as Esteuuiche.^[10] Eastwick was Esteuiche in the 11th century, Estuic in the 12th century, Estuick, Estwyk and Estwyke in the 13th century, Estwyk atte Flore in the 14th century and Eastuick in the 16th century.^[11]

See also

• The Hundred Parishes