Ashley

Settlement in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Ashley

Big fields on the edge of Cambridgeshire Looking east-southeast from the roadside opposite the farm on Upend Road. Suffolk is not far away. — Big fields on the edge of Cambridgeshire Credit: John Sutton

Ashley is a village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles south of the city of Cambridge and falls within the district of South Cambridgeshire. With a population of around 500 residents, Ashley is a small and quiet community.

The village is characterized by its picturesque countryside surroundings and charming rural atmosphere. The landscape is dominated by farmland and fields, providing a peaceful and tranquil environment for residents and visitors alike. The River Cam flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Ashley has a rich history dating back many centuries. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was historically an agricultural settlement. Today, remnants of its past can still be seen in the form of old buildings and traditional cottages that dot the village.

Despite its small size, the village has a strong sense of community. It is home to a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents, and a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. The village also has a primary school, providing education for the local children.

Ashley is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A1301 road runs through the village, offering easy access to Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Additionally, there are regular bus services that connect Ashley to surrounding areas.

Overall, Ashley, Cambridgeshire is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its beautiful surroundings, rich history, and strong community spirit make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Ashley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.226767/0.48463483 or Grid Reference TL6961. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Big fields on the edge of Cambridgeshire

Looking east-southeast from the roadside opposite the farm on Upend Road. Suffolk is not far away.

John Sutton

Patterned ground on a field at Silverley, SE of Ashley: aerial 2022

Simon Tomson

Silverley to Ashley on the B1063

Gently rolling country on the eastern edge of Cambridgeshire.

John Sutton

Silverley: the ruins of All Saints' Church

Silverley was once big enough to have an impressive church, but is now no more than a farm and a few cottages. The settlement shifted northwards, to Ashley, and the church was abandoned in the sixteenth century. Only the ruined tower remains, in a copse. "Eminently picturesque in its decay. The interior especially fine, with the winding of the spiral stair ripped open" (Nikolaus Pevsner).

John Sutton

Silverley: cottage and copse

Now no more than a farm, a few cottages and a road junction, Silverley was once big enough to have an impressive church, whose ruined tower survives among the trees on the crest of the hill: TL7060 : Silverley: the ruins of All Saints' Church.

John Sutton

Nearing Silverley

This is the road from Cheveley and Broad Green. There's a hint of TL7060 : Silverley: the ruins of All Saints' Church among the trees just to the right of the signpost.

John Sutton

Road from Woodditton to Ashley

Keith Edkins

Part of the B1063, heading towards Newmarket

This section of the B1063 is actually in the lost village of Silverley. Just a short distance further on stands the ruined tower of Silverley church hidden behind trees.

Robert Edwards

Gazeley Road viewed from Dalham Road

Robert Edwards

Catford Bridge

The road from Gazeley to Ashley, and the Icknield Way Path, cross the River Kennett at this bridge.

Rob Noble

St Mary Ashley

The church of St Mary, Ashley, Cambridgeshire. For more info on the church see Link

Keith Evans

Memorial Plaque

Memorial plaque to Mary A Langley in the church of St Mary, Ashley, Cambridgeshire who was lost in the wreck of the RMS Empress of Ireland in 1914 for info on the wreck see Link

and for a view of the church Link

Keith Evans