Potters Crouch

It is believed by historians that the area around Potters Crouch was originally a part of the Roman Britain town of Verulamium following evidence of 1st century AD Roman debris being found in the area.^[2] The name of Potters Crouch is believed to have originated in the 13th century as the home of a potter working in the area. It is speculated that this potter was Richard Le Pottere, who was succeeded by his son William Pottere in the trade.^[2] In 1344, it was referred to as Le Pottercrouch.^[2] The village was originally owned by the Earls of Verulam until 1931 when it was handed over to The Crown and managed as part of The Crown Estates.^[2]

Since 1977, Potters Crouch and its surrounding area was formally designated a conservation area by St Albans City and District council.^[2] The village is served by the M1 motorway.^[3] In 2012, it was revealed that Potters Crouch had a problem with water pressure following a fire in the same year whereby the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service required use of the local water supply, which led to a lower quality of water services provided to local houses.^[4]

Potters Crouch has a pub, the Holly Bush, which was constructed in the 17th century.^[5] It became a grade II listed building in 1981.^[6] The pub has been featured in the Good Pub Guide several times^[5] as well as in other pub guides, which have also promoted visiting Potters Crouch.^[7]