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Founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, Baldock sits at the historic intersection of the Great North Road and the Icknield Way. This layout gives the town its surprisingly wide high street, originally designed to accommodate large medieval markets. Geographically, it’s positioned in North Hertfordshire, bordered by the chalk hills of the Chilterns to the west and the flatter lands of the Fens to the north. While it’s often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Letchworth, it retains a distinct character, largely defined by its high concentration of listed Georgian architecture and independent shops. The railway station is central to the town's daily rhythm, providing a direct link to London King's Cross and Cambridge, while the A1(M) bypasses the town just to the west, keeping the heavy long-distance traffic away from the centre. It’s a place where the infrastructure of a modern commuter town coexists with a very tangible sense of its origins as a medieval stopping point.