Parish in East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.821, -0.163 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 26 15 |
| Population: | 864 |
| Dialling code: | 01707 (Welwyn Garden City) |
Tewin is a small, largely rural parish in East Hertfordshire, set in the shallow valley of the River Mimram close to Welwyn and Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. The landscape is typically Hertfordshire - chalk streams, meadowland and hedged farmland - and the locality includes pockets of recognised wildlife interest such as the wet meadows and old farmstead habitats around Tewinbury. A compact village core, green and a conservation area give a distinctly village feel despite proximity to bigger towns. Socially and economically Tewin mixes traditional agriculture with a largely commuter population who work in nearby centres or London. Community life is anchored by a village hall, pub and sports clubs, and the parish has a long history reflected in its church and older buildings; events and local societies help maintain a strong community identity while the surrounding countryside attracts walkers and nature lovers.
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