Retirement Properties Spotlight in Standon

Ware was mentioned as Wares in Domesday and had five mills, a park, vines, and 375 eels. The River Lea was used by the Danes to raid the area in the ninth century and was later an important trading route for the local malting industry. The town has a busy high street and several old buildings including the Bluecoat House and the 17th century Canons Maltings.