Hawridge
Hawridge (/ˈhærɪdʒ/ HA-rij; recorded as Hoquerug in the 12th century) is a small village in the Chilterns in the county of Buckinghamshire, England and bordering the county boundary with Hertfordshire. It is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Chesham, 4 miles (6.4 km) from both Tring and Berkhamsted. Hawridge is one of four villages making up Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards, a civil parish within Chiltern District.
| Hawridge | |
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St Mary's Church, Hawridge | |
Hawridge Location within Buckinghamshire | |
| OS grid reference | SP950060 |
| • London | 27 miles |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Chesham |
| Postcode district | HP5 |
| Dialling code | 01494 |
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It is a rural community but the agricultural economy is small and most local people rely for employment on neighbouring towns, the proximity of London, the availability of broadband technology or local tourism and the popularity of the area for recreational activities.
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