Chipping, Hertfordshire
| Chipping | |
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The Countryman | |
Chipping Location within Hertfordshire | |
| Population | 274 (including Buckland) (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TL 35567 32012 |
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| District | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Buntingford |
| Dialling code | 01763 |
| Police | Hertfordshire |
| Fire | Hertfordshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Chipping is a hamlet and former market town in the civil parish of Buckland in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. Situated along the A10 road, which follows the course of the Roman Ermine Street, Chipping was an early attempt at a planted town designed to support the establishment of a market at the crossing of the River Rib and Ermine Street. It formally held town status after being granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1252.
Lying in a valley, Chipping is located approximately 2 miles (3 km) north of Buntingford and 6 miles (10 km) south of Royston. It is situated half a mile west of the prime meridian. Prior to 1750, Chipping was referred to as New Chipping, though this name is rarely used today.