Wheathampstead, a Civil Parish and Village in the English County of Hertfordshire
The village of Wheathampstead is also a civil parish in Hertfordshire, England located four miles north of St Albans on the River Lea. It is also close to the Nomansland Common.
The first settlers in this area were the Belgic invaders around 50BC. Evidence of this settlement are the earthworks found in Devil’s Dyke which are remnants of an ancient Catuvellauni settlement which is believed to be the original capital of the tribe. Around 20BC, the capital was transferred to Verlamion, which is now St Albans. Some historians advanced the theory that Devil’s Dyke was part of the same defensive fortification of the Beech Bottom Dyke which is nearby. It such theory is proven correct, that would make the district one of the most important and largest Iron Age settlement in the UK.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Wheathampstead
There are not that many shops in Wheathampstead, but there are at least ten eating/dining places in this town. Inside the town limits of this civil parish, there are no hotels but at the outskirt and in a 10 km radius, there is a total of twenty-six hotels and six B&Bs/inns.
Things to See and Do in Wheathampstead
In recent years, the village of Wheathampstead has a reinvigorated History Society and has developed a Heritage website, and a Heritage Trail to ensure that the rich historical heritage of the village won’t die. Joining one of these heritage hiking trails is the best way to get to know the area. The amenities in the village include football fields with an all weather pitch, play areas, an abundance of open spaces that include the River Lea and the Meads, Community Halls and a collection of businesses, restaurants and pubs among others.