Farcet

Settlement in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Farcet

Path in Stanground South Part of a landscaped area in the southern expansion of Peterborough.
Path in Stanground South Credit: Bill Boaden

Farcet is a small village located in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Peterborough, Farcet is a rural community with a population of around 2,500 residents.

The village is situated along the A15 road, which provides easy access to Peterborough and other nearby towns. Farcet is also well-connected by public transportation, with regular bus services available to Peterborough and surrounding areas.

Farcet boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman era. The village is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade I listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features stunning architecture and serves as a focal point for the local community.

In terms of amenities, Farcet offers a range of facilities and services for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a local shop, and a pub. The village also benefits from being surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Farcet has a strong sense of community, with various events and activities organized throughout the year. These include the Farcet Festival, which brings locals together to celebrate and enjoy live music, food, and entertainment.

Overall, Farcet is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and close-knit community, while still providing easy access to nearby towns and amenities.

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Farcet Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.535975/-0.226253 or Grid Reference TL2094. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path in Stanground South Part of a landscaped area in the southern expansion of Peterborough.
Path in Stanground South
Part of a landscaped area in the southern expansion of Peterborough.
Drainage channel in Stanground South A common feature of fenland is also required in housing areas.
Drainage channel in Stanground South
A common feature of fenland is also required in housing areas.
Apollo Avenue New housing development in Stanground South.
Apollo Avenue
New housing development in Stanground South.
Playing field in Stanground South Now the southern edge of the Peterborough conurbation.
Playing field in Stanground South
Now the southern edge of the Peterborough conurbation.
Farcet Standing opposite the church looking in a northerly direction. This is the main B1091 towards Stanground, Peterborough. The junction is the top of Main Street. Most of Farcet is in Huntingdonshire.
Farcet
Standing opposite the church looking in a northerly direction. This is the main B1091 towards Stanground, Peterborough. The junction is the top of Main Street. Most of Farcet is in Huntingdonshire.
Main Street, Farcet Standing at the western end of Middle Street, this is half way along Main Street looking in an approximately werterly direction towards the B1091.
Main Street, Farcet
Standing at the western end of Middle Street, this is half way along Main Street looking in an approximately werterly direction towards the B1091.
River Nene (Old Course), Farcet From the bridge near the Black Swan Public House looking in a southwesterly direction. The map shows the river to be the River Nene (Old Course).
River Nene (Old Course), Farcet
From the bridge near the Black Swan Public House looking in a southwesterly direction. The map shows the river to be the River Nene (Old Course).
Farcet C of E Primary School, Farcet On the eastern side of St Mary's Street. Takes children from 5 - 11 years old.
Farcet C of E Primary School, Farcet
On the eastern side of St Mary's Street. Takes children from 5 - 11 years old.
St Mary's Church, Farcet Situated on the B1091 near the western end of Main Street.
St Mary's Church, Farcet
Situated on the B1091 near the western end of Main Street.
Conquest Drove, near Farcet On Conquest Drove looking NW towards Marshall's farm.
Conquest Drove, near Farcet
On Conquest Drove looking NW towards Marshall's farm.
Conquest Drove, SE of Farcet From Conquest Drove looking SW towards Yaxley.
Conquest Drove, SE of Farcet
From Conquest Drove looking SW towards Yaxley.
Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough estate perimeter road to the south of Stanground.
Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough
estate perimeter road to the south of Stanground.
Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough estate perimeter road to the south of Stanground.
Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough
estate perimeter road to the south of Stanground.
Southfield Junior School, Stanground, Peterborough on the Whittlesey Road.
Southfield Junior School, Stanground, Peterborough
on the Whittlesey Road.
Green space in Stanground, Peterborough view from Kingston Drive towards Mary Walsham Close.
Green space in Stanground, Peterborough
view from Kingston Drive towards Mary Walsham Close.
Kings Delph Drove, Farcet The building on the right of the road is Bull's Barn Farm.
Kings Delph Drove, Farcet
The building on the right of the road is Bull's Barn Farm.
Stanground fire station Stanground fire station, Belle Vue, Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Stanground fire station
Stanground fire station, Belle Vue, Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Infrastructure developments on the Stanground Farcet road Development plans for an area of land between Farcet and Stanground are finally being put into place. Housing, access roads and warehousing will be built to further enlarge the Greater Peterborough footprint.
Infrastructure developments on the Stanground Farcet road
Development plans for an area of land between Farcet and Stanground are finally being put into place. Housing, access roads and warehousing will be built to further enlarge the Greater Peterborough footprint.
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Farcet is located at Grid Ref: TL2094 (Lat: 52.535975, Lng: -0.226253)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.535975,-0.226253
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.537643/-0.2262232
Farcet
Is In: Cambridgeshire
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.536503/-0.2289387
Bus Stop
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Haddon Way
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Bus Stop
St Mary's Street
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Bus Stop
Main Street
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Main Street
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Bus: yes
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