Baldock
Baldock
The historic market town of Baldockis located in Hertfordshire, England.
The River Ivel flows through the town, providing a scenic backdrop to the many shops and businesses that line the streets.
Baldock has a long history dating back to Roman times, and its market is still a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
If you’re looking for a charming place to explore on your next vacation, baldock should definitely be at the top of your list!
Created: 24 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Baldock
Local History around Baldock
There are some historic monuments around including:
Two bowl barrows 500m south of Fearnhill SchoolRing ditch and enclosureHinxworth Roman fortletTwo bowl barrows at Bygrave, 650m east of Park WoodRomano-British small town and Late Iron Age settlement at BaldockBarrow, south of RadwellDomed icehouse in Weston ParkLammas Field Roman villa, 680m north east of Western BuryChesfield ChurchSquare icehouse in Weston ParkRoman villa 1000yds (910m) NE of Ashwell villageCrop Marks of five Ring Ditches west of Station Road, AshwellEarthworks in BoxwoodSlight univallate hillfort on Wilbury HillHighley Hill bowl barrowEnclosure and earthworks SE of Clothallbury HouseWymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit headGreat Wymondley Castle: a motte and bailey castle and associated manorial enclosure 20m east of St Mary's Church, Great WymondleySettlement site S of Blackhorse FarmAstwick Bury moat and associated moated moundMoated enclosures east and west of Love Lane, AshwellMoated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green FarmRoman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of NinespringsRadwell Roman villaArbury Banks Iron Age hillfortHenge 500m north west of Bush WoodBowl barrow 550m north east of Slip End FarmRing ditches and enclosure at Slip End.Lakes near Baldock
Wildlife in and Around Baldock
Mammals found in Baldock
There have been 32 species of mammals recorded in the baldock area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
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Birds found in Baldock
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the baldock area.
| Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Dunlin (Calidris alpina) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) |
| Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) |
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Fish found in Baldock
There have been 15 species of fish recorded in the baldock area.
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta subsp. fario) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Goldfish (Carassius auratus) |
| Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) |
| Perch (Perca fluviatilis) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Common Bream x Roach (Abramis brama x Rutilus rutilus) |
| Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) |
| Nine-spined Stickleback (Pungitius pungitius) |
| Pike (Esox lucius) |
