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| − | '''Potters Bar''' is a town in the traditional county of [[Middlesex]] in south-eastern England. It lies 13 miles north of central London and is one of the few areas of the county with a rural character. | + | '''Potters Bar''' is a town in the traditional county of [[Middlesex]] in south-eastern England. It lies 13 miles north of central London and is one of the few areas of the county with a [[rural]] character. It has a population of around 22,500. It is located north-east of the junction between the [[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1(M)]] and [[M25]] motorways. Among the best-known landmarks in the town is Wylliott's Manor (or the Old Manor), a former [[manor|manor house]] and [[barn]] now converted into a [[pub]]-[[restaurant]]. |
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| + | For administrative purposes, it is served by Hertsmere Borough Council and [[Hertfordshire County Council]]. | ||
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| + | The town's name was recorded as ''Pottersbare'' in 1387. The name most likely refers to the family of Geoffrey le Pottere, who were resident in the South Mimms parish in c. 1300. The word "Bar" most likely refers to the gateway into Enfield Chase. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:47, January 7, 2025
Potters Bar is a town in the traditional county of Middlesex in south-eastern England. It lies 13 miles north of central London and is one of the few areas of the county with a rural character. It has a population of around 22,500. It is located north-east of the junction between the A1(M) and M25 motorways. Among the best-known landmarks in the town is Wylliott's Manor (or the Old Manor), a former manor house and barn now converted into a pub-restaurant.
For administrative purposes, it is served by Hertsmere Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council.
Name
The town's name was recorded as Pottersbare in 1387. The name most likely refers to the family of Geoffrey le Pottere, who were resident in the South Mimms parish in c. 1300. The word "Bar" most likely refers to the gateway into Enfield Chase.