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Hunton Bridge is a small village between the London Orbital Motorway and the branch of the motorway that goes to Watford. This area flourished at the start of the 19th century when the Sparrows Herne turnpike passed through. The turnpike road ran from London to Aylesbury and it was established in the 18th century. In 1810, the road was rerouted and ran along Old Mill Lane in this area. Hunton Bridge had only 327 residents in 1991. It is still a small settlement, however, it is known for its listed buildings.
Some of the historical North London buildings are in this area. Kings Head in Hunton Bridge is a 300 years old building. It used to be a coaching inn and now, it’s a pub. Kings Head is Grade II listed. Kings Lodge is another pub in the area. It was built in the 17th century. The name derives from the building’s original function as a hunting lodge for King Charles I. The Old School House is another Hunton Bridge building of historical importance. The current construction dates from the 18th century. The older original building was demolished. The library was added in the 19th century. The building housed a Church of England until St Paul’s church was built in nearby Langleybury.
After the Grand Junction Canal was built, Bridge Road and the nearby land was used for industrial purposes. Hunton Bridge Wharf was a coal wharf that featured a tramway, accommodations, and a warehouse. The cottage that remains at 1 Bridge Road is more than 100 years old. The skew arch that replaced the original structure of the Hunton Canal Bridge is Grade II listed. A part of this WD4 area is a conservation area. It includes several Grade II listed buildings such as St Paul’s Church, Loyd Memorial Cross, Lych Gate, K6 Telephone Kiosk, and the Brookside Cottages.