Cheshunt - Definition and Overview

Cheshunt is a dormitory town in the county of Hertfordshire in south-east England, with a population of around 50,000 according to the UK's 2001 Census [1] (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/greater_london_urban_area.asp). It is just north of the London Borough of Enfield.

Cheshunt is famous in several ways. The town's Bury Green neighbourhood was once the home of singer-songwriter Cliff Richard. Lotus Cars was also founded in Cheshunt, and the headquarters of Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, is also located here.

Cheshunt is located on the A10 trunk road (a.k.a. the Great Cambridge Road) which provides links to the M25, as well as to London and the famous university city of Cambridge. Being located in the Lea Valley, Cheshunt also has access to the Lee Valley Park.

Cheshunt's location is approximately 51°45' N 0°3' W.

External links

Arms of the former Cheshunt Urban District Council

• Additional Information about Cheshunt (http://www.leevalley-online.co.uk/towns/cheshunt/index.html)
• Lee Valley Park (http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk)
• Broxbourne Borough Council (http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk)