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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. 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.
'''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 the 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]].
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.
[[Category:Settlements in Middlesex]]
[[Category:Settlements in Middlesex]]