Flint Cross

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Flint Cross

Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs View NW from the A505; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs Credit: Rodney Burton

Flint Cross is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 9 miles southwest of the city of Cambridge, it falls within the South Cambridgeshire district. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills.

Flint Cross is known for its historic significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The village gets its name from the ancient stone cross that stands at its center, believed to have been erected during medieval times. This cross was a landmark for travelers and served as a meeting point.

With a population of around 200 residents, Flint Cross maintains its rural charm and tranquility. The village features a mix of residential properties, including traditional thatched cottages and modern houses. There are also a few small businesses, such as a pub and a farm shop, catering to the local community's needs.

The village enjoys excellent transport links, with the A505 road passing through it, connecting Flint Cross to nearby towns and cities. This makes it an ideal location for commuters working in Cambridge or the surrounding areas.

Flint Cross is surrounded by natural beauty, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Wimpole Estate, a National Trust property, is a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike, with its stunning gardens, woodlands, and historic house.

Overall, Flint Cross is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Flint Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.068412/0.047436 or Grid Reference TL4043. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs View NW from the A505; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs
View NW from the A505; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs View SW from New Road; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn, Cambs
View SW from New Road; the hill is topped by a Bronze Age burial ground.
Farmland, New Road, Melbourn, Cambs View NE of a large arable field in open countryside with shallow sandy loam soils over chalk.
Farmland, New Road, Melbourn, Cambs
View NE of a large arable field in open countryside with shallow sandy loam soils over chalk.
Icknield Way near Royston
Icknield Way near Royston
Track leading to Summerhouse Farm, Goffer's Knoll tumulus on the horizon. This track out of Melbourn was replaced by New Road at enclosure and led to the important Icknield Way. This is the point where the public right-of-way is truncated and all of the view is now private property.
Track leading to Summerhouse Farm, Goffer's Knoll tumulus on the horizon.
This track out of Melbourn was replaced by New Road at enclosure and led to the important Icknield Way. This is the point where the public right-of-way is truncated and all of the view is now private property.
Farmland looking towards Summer House Farm
Farmland looking towards Summer House Farm
Rough Byway Supposedly a Byway Open to All Traffic, but parts of it were too rough or overgrown for a bicycle
Rough Byway
Supposedly a Byway Open to All Traffic, but parts of it were too rough or overgrown for a bicycle
Wild Rose by the Byway
Wild Rose by the Byway
View east from New Road
View east from New Road
View SE along New Road
View SE along New Road
Melbourn from the air The A505 runs horizontally across the bottom of the photo.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2468536">TL3845 : Melbourn from the air</a>.
Melbourn from the air
The A505 runs horizontally across the bottom of the photo. See also TL3845 : Melbourn from the air.
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn
Goffers Knoll, Melbourn
The A505 by Goffers Knoll, Melbourn
The A505 by Goffers Knoll, Melbourn
Former RAF Fowlmere from the air Only 4Km west of RAF Duxford, this <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Fowlmere" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Fowlmere">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> to the Wikipedia article about the base provides more information.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2468528">TL4145 : Former RAF Fowlmere from the air</a>.
Former RAF Fowlmere from the air
Only 4Km west of RAF Duxford, this LinkExternal link to the Wikipedia article about the base provides more information. See also TL4145 : Former RAF Fowlmere from the air.
Cottage at the entrance to North Hall Farm on the B1368 At the time of this photo, the cottage was up for renting.
Cottage at the entrance to North Hall Farm on the B1368
At the time of this photo, the cottage was up for renting.
Entrance to quarry on the A505, Flint Cross I'm guessing by the name it is a flint quarry.
Entrance to quarry on the A505, Flint Cross
I'm guessing by the name it is a flint quarry.
Old Milestone Old milestone on the B1368 near to Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire sadly overgrown by hedge and verge. For overall view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3206634" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3206634">Link</a>
Old Milestone
Old milestone on the B1368 near to Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire sadly overgrown by hedge and verge. For overall view see Link
Old Milestone Location of an old milestone on the B1368 near to Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire now covered by overgrown hedge and verge. For close up view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3206623" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3206623">Link</a>
Old Milestone
Location of an old milestone on the B1368 near to Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire now covered by overgrown hedge and verge. For close up view see Link
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Flint Cross is located at Grid Ref: TL4043 (Lat: 52.068412, Lng: 0.047436)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Fixme: This junction is being remodelled c. August-Sept 2010; the speed limit around the junction will be 50 mph (source: local political newsletter, Focus on Fowlmere and Foxton)
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Flint Cross
Fixme: This junction is being remodelled c. August-Sept 2010; the speed limit around the junction will be 50 mph (source: local political newsletter, Focus on Fowlmere and Foxton)
Junction: yes
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Survey Date: 2019-02-28
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Fuel
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Give Way
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Milestone
Note Ref: 11 miles to Cambridge.
Operator: Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Ref: 11
Source: survey
Wikidata: Q26420455
Lat/Long: 52.066845/0.053237
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