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Shenley sits on a prominent ridge between Radlett and Borehamwood, maintaining a distinct village identity despite its proximity to London. Historically, the village was defined by the estate of Shenley Bury and its traditional role in the local tile-making industry, but it underwent a significant transformation in the 1990s when the grounds of the former psychiatric hospital were redeveloped into a large residential park. This left a legacy of extensive green space, notably the Shenley Park walled garden and orchard, which remain central to community life. The village layout is linear, with the "Cage" - a rare 18th-century roundhouse lock-up - serving as a landmark at the main pond. While it lacks its own railway station, the short drive to Radlett provides a fast link into St Pancras, making it a practical base for those who need city access but prefer a landscape of horse paddocks and protected Green Belt.