Brent Pelham is a village and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, and situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Buntingford.

By tradition, Shonks was a local lord who killed a dragon or, less commonly, a giant.

The emblems of the Four Evangelists – angel, eagle, lion, and bull – have been carved around a dragon's mouth.

[1][2] The church is part of a benefice with Anstey, Brent Pelham, Hormead, Meesden and Wyddial.

[3] Near St Mary's church are ancient stocks which could accommodate up to three people.