Eaton Socon

Settlement in Bedfordshire Huntingdonshire

England

Eaton Socon

Electricity Pylon at Wyboston
Electricity Pylon at Wyboston Credit: Anthony Parkes

Eaton Socon is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse, just south of the town of St Neots. With a population of around 8,000 people, it is a relatively quiet and peaceful area.

The village has a rich history that dates back to medieval times. It was originally known as Eaton until it merged with the neighboring village of Socon in the 19th century. As a result, Eaton Socon now encompasses both areas.

One of the notable landmarks in Eaton Socon is the St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church boasts an impressive tower and has undergone several renovations over the years. It serves as a reminder of the village's historical significance.

Eaton Socon has a range of amenities and facilities to cater to its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, a library, and several shops and pubs. The village is also surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Transport links to Eaton Socon are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to St Neots and other nearby towns. The A1 road is also easily accessible, providing connections to larger cities such as Cambridge and London.

Overall, Eaton Socon offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

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Eaton Socon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.217764/-0.296097 or Grid Reference TL1659. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Electricity Pylon at Wyboston
Electricity Pylon at Wyboston
Roundabout exit at Eaton Socon The A428 meets the A1 [entering from the immediate left], and the left leads to a small commercial area, which is a cul-de-sac, and includes The Crown.
Roundabout exit at Eaton Socon
The A428 meets the A1 [entering from the immediate left], and the left leads to a small commercial area, which is a cul-de-sac, and includes The Crown.
The Riverside Park, St Neots
The Riverside Park, St Neots
Footbridge over Great Ouse
Footbridge over Great Ouse
Ouse Valley Way
Ouse Valley Way
Weir on River Great Ouse
Weir on River Great Ouse
Eynesbury Manor Moorings Footbridge This bridge, and the development opposite, all looks very new; not shown on my 1999 Explorer map. The lifting bridge is hydraulically operated from a control panel nearby.
Eynesbury Manor Moorings Footbridge
This bridge, and the development opposite, all looks very new; not shown on my 1999 Explorer map. The lifting bridge is hydraulically operated from a control panel nearby.
Rape field.
Rape field.
Signpost.
Signpost.
The A1. Looking north up the A1 from the Bushmead Road bridge.
The A1.
Looking north up the A1 from the Bushmead Road bridge.
Footpath. Picture showing a signposted footpath over farmland.
Footpath.
Picture showing a signposted footpath over farmland.
Farm track. Farm track and rubbish dumping area across road from Tithe Farm.
Farm track.
Farm track and rubbish dumping area across road from Tithe Farm.
Farmland. A view looking across the fields towards Tithe Farm.
Farmland.
A view looking across the fields towards Tithe Farm.
The Crown at Eaton Socon, St. Neots The original part of the Crown Inn building on the Great North Road is said to be a coaching house dating back 300 years. It is now trapped in a triangle of busy roads formed by the A1, the A428 and a slip road linking the two.
The Crown at Eaton Socon, St. Neots
The original part of the Crown Inn building on the Great North Road is said to be a coaching house dating back 300 years. It is now trapped in a triangle of busy roads formed by the A1, the A428 and a slip road linking the two.
Wyboston Leisure Park A view across the southern lake on a summer evening at Wyboston Leisure Park near St. Neots, Cambridgeshire.
Wyboston Leisure Park
A view across the southern lake on a summer evening at Wyboston Leisure Park near St. Neots, Cambridgeshire.
War Memorial, Eaton Socon, Hunts/Cambs situated on The Green beside the Great North Road.
War Memorial, Eaton Socon, Hunts/Cambs
situated on The Green beside the Great North Road.
Parish church, Eaton Socon, Hunts/Cambs The church of St Mary the Virgin originally built in the beginning of the 15th century, burned down 8 Feb 1930, but it was immediately rebuilt and consecrated in 1932.
Parish church, Eaton Socon, Hunts/Cambs
The church of St Mary the Virgin originally built in the beginning of the 15th century, burned down 8 Feb 1930, but it was immediately rebuilt and consecrated in 1932.
Eaton Socon Cage, School Lane, Eaton Socon, Hunts/Cambs This lock-up was built in 1826 for the confinement of local malefactors; it was restored in 1963 and placed in the care of the Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Naturalists' Trust.
Eaton Socon Cage, School Lane, Eaton Socon, Hunts/Cambs
This lock-up was built in 1826 for the confinement of local malefactors; it was restored in 1963 and placed in the care of the Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Naturalists' Trust.
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Eaton Socon is located at Grid Ref: TL1659 (Lat: 52.217764, Lng: -0.296097)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.217764,-0.296097
Post Office
Eaton Socon Post Office
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Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: PE19 8EF
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Kings Road
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Crossing
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Recycling
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Atm
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Eaton Socon Shop
Historic: memorial
Inscription: There has been a shop on this site for centuries. From the 1790s up to the 1870s the Flawn family had a blacksmiths shop. The Peck family then built a butchers shop and, in the 1960s, the Anderson family took over the butchers.
Memorial: plaque
Openplaques Id: 59504
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Ingles Coachbuilders
Historic: memorial
Inscription: A farmhouse in 1800 and a bakery by the 1840s, this cottage has seen many changes. In the latter part of the nineteenth century a plumber and painter lived here followed by a coal dealer. In the yard at the back the last successful coachbuilding business
Memorial: plaque
Openplaques Id: 59570
Lat/Long: 52.2177361/-0.2891821
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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