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Markyate

Markyate is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located in the northeastern part of the county within the district of St Albans, near the border with Bedfordshire, and sits along the historic A5 road, formerly known as Watling Street. The parish encompasses the village of Markyate and surrounding rural areas.

The settlement has medieval origins and developed as an agricultural community, later expanding in the 20th

Local governance is provided by Markyate Parish Council, with broader services delivered by Hertfordshire County Council

Transport in Markyate centers on road access via the A5. Bus services connect the village with nearby

century
as
housing
was
built
to
accommodate
a
growing
population.
Today
Markyate
serves
as
a
residential
area
with
conveniences
that
support
local
life,
while
maintaining
a
rural
character
in
its
surrounding
countryside.
and
St
Albans
City
and
District
Council.
The
village
provides
basic
amenities,
including
a
primary
school,
a
village
hall,
churches,
and
a
selection
of
shops
and
pubs,
along
with
parks
and
green
spaces
that
serve
residents
and
visitors.
towns,
and
the
nearest
rail
services
are
found
in
longer-range
trips
to
stations
in
larger
nearby
towns,
with
Luton
and
Hemel
Hempstead
within
a
reasonable
travel
time
by
car.
The
village
forms
part
of
the
wider
rural
and
commuter
belt
of
north
Hertfordshire,
characterized
by
a
mix
of
historic
features
and
modern
housing.