Bygrave
The village stands on a clay-capped hill, a defensive position where the original settlement was surrounded by moats built in 1386 which can still be seen today.Some Romano-British pottery, pre-dating the present church by several centuries was found under the north nave wall indicating a much earlier settlement on this site.The peaceful lane leading to the church was once the centre of a busy village and known as the Market Place and flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries.Bygrave Croquet Club was based at The Moat House until 2017 when the owners of the property moved to Great Dunham, Norfolk.They give many public performances in the community each year including the Carol Service at St Margaret's Church on Christmas Eve.