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Markyate, Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire

Markyate is a village standing across the border of Hertfordshire with Bedfordshire. The border runs along Watling Street. Lady Katherine Ferrers was the wife of the major landowner in the area – at Markyate Cell. She was rumoured to be “The Wicked Lady”, who became a highwayman with a mask and pistols to travellers. The village is within the council area of Dacorum (Hertfordshire).

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire
Lat, Long: 51.835974,-0.46053
Grid Reference: TL 0616 1638
Civil Parish: Markyate CP
Council Area: Dacorum CA (Hertfordshire CA)
Police Area: Hertfordshire PA

GBPN ID: 29469
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Markyate,_Hertfordshire_29469

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