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Denton

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Denton

Glatton, St Nicholas
Glatton, St Nicholas Credit: Dave Kelly

Denton is a small village located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated about 8 miles south-west of the town of Peterborough, Denton is a rural community surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

The village has a population of approximately 250 people, making it a close-knit and tight community. It is characterized by its charming and quintessential English village atmosphere, with traditional thatched cottages, well-tended gardens, and a peaceful ambiance.

Despite its small size, Denton offers a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a local pub, The Three Horseshoes, where locals and visitors can enjoy a pint of ale and a meal. Additionally, there is a village hall that serves as a focal point for community events and gatherings.

Denton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A1 road is easily accessible, providing convenient links to Peterborough, Stamford, and other surrounding areas. The nearby market town of Oundle is also within a short driving distance and offers a wider range of amenities such as shops, supermarkets, and schools.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The River Nene flows nearby, providing scenic walking routes and fishing spots. The area is also dotted with charming villages and historic landmarks, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful and idyllic getaway.

Overall, Denton is a tranquil and charming village that offers a close-knit community, beautiful scenery, and convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.476313/-0.30963432 or Grid Reference TL1487. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glatton, St Nicholas
Glatton, St Nicholas
A1(M) southbound, south of Stilton The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) southbound, south of Stilton
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Gates to Washingley Hall Farm A deserted medieval village and a mote and bailey castle are both marked on the map. Today, apart from this pair of gates, there isn't a lot happening here.
Gates to Washingley Hall Farm
A deserted medieval village and a mote and bailey castle are both marked on the map. Today, apart from this pair of gates, there isn't a lot happening here.
A1(M), northbound The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), northbound
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) - 1 mile to J16 The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) - 1 mile to J16
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Elm Farm, Church Street, Stilton Built in the 18C, and listed Grade II.
Elm Farm, Church Street, Stilton
Built in the 18C, and listed Grade II.
'No through road' signs on the old A1, Stilton This is the Roman Ermine Street, later the Great North Road, and continues dead straight until it is severed by the A1(M). (I thought that these would be in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL1688">TL1688</a>, but is seems not. Bah!)
'No through road' signs on the old A1, Stilton
This is the Roman Ermine Street, later the Great North Road, and continues dead straight until it is severed by the A1(M). (I thought that these would be in TL1688, but is seems not. Bah!)
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Dancing and twirling See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Dancing and twirling
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Pig Dyke Molly See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Pig Dyke Molly
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - A view from the finish line See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - A view from the finish line
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - TV crew in action See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - TV crew in action
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - The Super Heroes Team See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - The Super Heroes Team
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Boys v girls about to start See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - A losing team "Hard Cheese" See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - A losing team "Hard Cheese"
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - At the start See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - At the start
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Concentration at the start See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - Concentration at the start
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Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - "Hard Cheese" Pig Dyke Molly See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROUFwVsmLs&t=217s">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Stilton Cheese Rolling Festival 2017 - "Hard Cheese" Pig Dyke Molly
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Entrance to Glatton
Entrance to Glatton
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Denton is located at Grid Ref: TL1487 (Lat: 52.476313, Lng: -0.30963432)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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