Parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.031, -0.198 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 23 38 |
Caldecote is a small rural civil parish in the district of North Hertfordshire, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and a scattering of farms and cottages rather than a single built-up village, making it a quiet spot popular with walkers and people seeking a countryside base.
The settlement has medieval roots - its name derives from Old English meaning a "cold cottage" - and you can still see historic farmhouses and traditional field patterns that reflect an agricultural past. The local economy remains largely farming-based, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns; community life is low-key and connected into wider parish networks in the district.