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Standon sits in the Rib Valley, just north of Ware, and is characterized by a long, wide High Street lined with a notable collection of timber-framed and Georgian buildings. The village is physically linked to its neighbor, Puckeridge, but maintains a distinct identity, centered around the flint-built church of St Mary and the remains of Standon Lordship, which has history dating back to the Tudor period. Life here tends to revolve around a few core local fixtures: the village hall, the butchers, and the local pubs, while the annual Standon Calling festival briefly transforms the surrounding farmland every summer. Geographically, it’s well-placed for those who need to navigate East Hertfordshire; the A10 is consistently accessible for trips toward London or Cambridge, and the nearby stations at Ware or Bishop’s Stortford provide the primary rail links. It’s a place defined by its mix of deep-rooted rural character and the practicalities of a well-connected Hertfordshire village.