Folksworth

Settlement in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Folksworth

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 Credit: Bikeboy

Folksworth is a small village located in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southwest of the town of Peterborough, Folksworth is a rural community with a population of around 500 residents.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside and tranquil setting, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Surrounded by fields and farmland, Folksworth offers stunning views of the Cambridgeshire landscape.

The village itself is compact, with a few residential streets and a central green area. The architecture mainly consists of traditional English cottages, some of which date back several centuries. The village maintains a strong sense of community, with a local church, primary school, and village hall acting as focal points for social gatherings and events.

Despite its small size, Folksworth offers a few amenities for its residents. There is a pub serving food and drinks, providing a hub for locals to meet and socialize. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with easy access to the nearby A1 road and regular bus services to Peterborough and surrounding areas.

Folksworth's location provides opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. Overall, Folksworth offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Folksworth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.495089/-0.31174264 or Grid Reference TL1489. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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) approaching 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) approaching 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.
North Street, Stilton At the junction with Mill Road
North Street, Stilton
At the junction with Mill Road
Mill Road sign On Mill Road at the junction with North Street
Mill Road sign
On Mill Road at the junction with North Street
Mill Road, Stilton At the junction with North Street
Mill Road, Stilton
At the junction with North Street
North Street & Stilton Village Sign At the junction with Mill Road
North Street & Stilton Village Sign
At the junction with Mill Road
Stilton Village sign on North Street At the junction with Mill Road
Stilton Village sign on North Street
At the junction with Mill Road
Stilton Village sign on North Street At the junction with Mill Road
(Close up)
Stilton Village sign on North Street
At the junction with Mill Road (Close up)
North Street, Stilton At the junction with Mill road
North Street, Stilton
At the junction with Mill road
The Bell Inn Public House, Stilton Off the High Street
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The Bell Inn Public House, Stilton
Off the High Street LinkExternal link
The Bell Inn Public House sign Off the High Street
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The Bell Inn Public House sign
Off the High Street LinkExternal link
Stilton Village sign on North Street At the junction with Mill Road
Stilton Village sign on North Street
At the junction with Mill Road
The Stilton Cheese Inn Public House, Stilton Off North Street
The Stilton Cheese Inn Public House, Stilton
Off North Street
The Stilton Cheese Inn Public House sign Off North Street
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The Stilton Cheese Inn Public House sign
Off North Street LinkExternal link
North Street & The Stilton Cheese In Public House <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilton" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilton">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>
North Street & The Stilton Cheese In Public House
Old Milestone, Bell Inn, High Street, Stilton Carved stone inscription, Bell Inn, High Street, on a former carriage entrance. In the parish of Stilton (Huntingdon District). N.B. On the inside of the carriage entrance looking towards the street. 

Inscription reads:- 
: To LONDON 74 HUNTINGDON 12 BUCKDEN 14 STAMFORD 14 MILES :

Listed as part of a Grade II* building. 
List Entry Number: 1216001
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Milestone Society ID: HU_LYA74.
Old Milestone, Bell Inn, High Street, Stilton
Carved stone inscription, Bell Inn, High Street, on a former carriage entrance. In the parish of Stilton (Huntingdon District). N.B. On the inside of the carriage entrance looking towards the street. Inscription reads:- : To LONDON 74 HUNTINGDON 12 BUCKDEN 14 STAMFORD 14 MILES : Listed as part of a Grade II* building. List Entry Number: 1216001 LinkExternal link Milestone Society ID: HU_LYA74.
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.
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Folksworth is located at Grid Ref: TL1489 (Lat: 52.495089, Lng: -0.31174264)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.495089,-0.31174264
Folksworth
Is In: Cambridgeshire
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2702099
Lat/Long: 52.4957566/-0.31315
Bus Stop
Manor Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HFOLK001
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Manor Road
Naptan Indicator: opp No 1
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Naptan Street: Manor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.4971137/-0.3108598
Bus Stop
Manor Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HFOLK004
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
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Naptan Indicator: near
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.4972047/-0.3101108
Bus Stop
Elm Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HFOLK005
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
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Naptan Indicator: near
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Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpajp
Naptan ShortCommonName: Elm Road
Naptan Street: Manor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.4946474/-0.3130206
Bus Stop
Elm Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HFOLK006
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Elm Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Elm Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpajt
Naptan ShortCommonName: Elm Road
Naptan Street: Manor Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.4947205/-0.3130786
Bus Stop
Townsend Way
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HFOLK007
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Townsend Way
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Townsend Way
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpajw
Naptan ShortCommonName: Townsend Way
Naptan Street: Washingley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.4925644/-0.3106864
Bus Stop
Townsend Way
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HFOLK008
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Townsend Way
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Townsend Way
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpama
Naptan ShortCommonName: Townsend Way
Naptan Street: Washingley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.4926023/-0.3108176
Vanessa Raucci
Addr Housenumber: 33
Addr Street: Elm Road
Shop: hairdresser
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.4934562/-0.3139665
Post Box
Elm Road/Manor Road
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PE7 33
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.4946777/-0.313008
Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Shoes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.4947807/-0.3133878
Little Folk's Corner
Leisure: playground
Source: survey
Source Name: voice
Lat/Long: 52.4942715/-0.3124871
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.4988935/-0.314599
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.494297/-0.3047877
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4924934/-0.3169835
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4959963/-0.3087223
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4982663/-0.3097737
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4952059/-0.3083897
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4990664/-0.310176
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4967099/-0.3090897
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4944891/-0.3080195
Turning Loop
Lat/Long: 52.4943599/-0.3119988
Barrier: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4951838/-0.3156026
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.4939888/-0.3136804
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.4977137/-0.3118398
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 52.4938255/-0.3140795
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Village Hall in Folksworth
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Not Ref GB The Circuit: C0DF1063-B4A7-4F49-ACEF-B05800E865E5
Lat/Long: 52.4945902/-0.3129837
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4945809/-0.3130096
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