Foxton

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Foxton

All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire Credit: John Salmon

Foxton is a small village located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the city of Cambridge, it falls within the South Cambridgeshire district. The village is nestled on the banks of the River Cam and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

Foxton is known for its charming and traditional English village atmosphere. It is home to a close-knit community with a population of around 1,200 residents. The village features a range of amenities, including a local primary school, a village hall, and a post office. There is also a village shop, a pub, and a church, which all contribute to the village's sense of community.

One of the notable attractions in Foxton is the Foxton Locks, a flight of ten canal locks on the Grand Union Canal. This historic site dates back to the early 19th century and attracts visitors from far and wide. The locks provide a fascinating insight into the region's industrial past and offer a pleasant spot for leisurely walks along the canal towpath.

Foxton is well-connected to surrounding areas by road and rail. The nearby M11 motorway provides easy access to London and other major cities, while the Foxton railway station offers regular train services to Cambridge, London, and other destinations.

Overall, Foxton is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slice of rural English life.

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Foxton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.114904/0.058388354 or Grid Reference TL4148. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - Font
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - Font
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - East end
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - East end
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - Churchyard Coffin lid
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - Churchyard
Coffin lid
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - Churchyard
All Saints, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire - Churchyard
Llama Enclosure, Shepreth Wildlife Park Originally known as Willer's Mill, the park has been open to the public since 1984. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/">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>
Llama Enclosure, Shepreth Wildlife Park
Originally known as Willer's Mill, the park has been open to the public since 1984. LinkExternal link
The Sidings, Station Road, Shepreth Offices of Metadigm Ltd <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.metadigm.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.metadigm.co.uk/">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>
The Sidings, Station Road, Shepreth
Offices of Metadigm Ltd LinkExternal link
Shepreth Railway Station looking east
Shepreth Railway Station looking east
Shepreth railway station The railway reached Shepreth in 1851 and this is the station building viewed looking across the Station Road level crossing.
Shepreth railway station
The railway reached Shepreth in 1851 and this is the station building viewed looking across the Station Road level crossing.
Shepreth: Station Road level crossing Looking up Station Road to the level crossing where the road changes to Barrington Road. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/878509">TL3948 : Shepreth railway station</a> is on the right at the crossing.
Shepreth: Station Road level crossing
Looking up Station Road to the level crossing where the road changes to Barrington Road. TL3948 : Shepreth railway station is on the right at the crossing.
Shepreth: Docwra's Manor House The five bay brick-built Georgian frontage of the manor house on Meldreth Road dates from around 1745 but conceals a much older timber-framed building dating back in part to possibly the 15th century.

The gardens are open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays all year round and on the first Sunday of each month in the summer. There is an attractive website for the gardens here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://docwrasmanorgarden.co.uk/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://docwrasmanorgarden.co.uk/index.htm">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>
Shepreth: Docwra's Manor House
The five bay brick-built Georgian frontage of the manor house on Meldreth Road dates from around 1745 but conceals a much older timber-framed building dating back in part to possibly the 15th century. The gardens are open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays all year round and on the first Sunday of each month in the summer. There is an attractive website for the gardens here LinkExternal link
Shepreth Village Hall The Village Hall is on Station Road. The tablet beneath the clock tells us that the clock was installed (or erected to use the precise word in the tablet) in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.
Shepreth Village Hall
The Village Hall is on Station Road. The tablet beneath the clock tells us that the clock was installed (or erected to use the precise word in the tablet) in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.
Shepreth: High Street The village pump stands on the left of the quietest High Street in the country...
Shepreth: High Street
The village pump stands on the left of the quietest High Street in the country...
Shepreth: The Plough public house The Plough is on the High Street. The lighter brickwork at the far end suggests that an extension has been built at some stage.
Shepreth: The Plough public house
The Plough is on the High Street. The lighter brickwork at the far end suggests that an extension has been built at some stage.
River Cam near Barrington Viewed looking upstream from the Foxton Road bridge.
River Cam near Barrington
Viewed looking upstream from the Foxton Road bridge.
River Cam From the footbridge south of Barrington.
River Cam
From the footbridge south of Barrington.
Footbridge south of Barrington The footpath to Shepreth crossing a ditch running parallel to the River Cam.
Footbridge south of Barrington
The footpath to Shepreth crossing a ditch running parallel to the River Cam.
Shepreth railway station With a self-service ticket machine, which didn't work.
Shepreth railway station
With a self-service ticket machine, which didn't work.
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Foxton is located at Grid Ref: TL4148 (Lat: 52.114904, Lng: 0.058388354)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.114904,0.058388354
Foxton
Is In: Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Place: village
Population: 1120
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Lat/Long: 52.1153649/0.0615741
Foxton
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Post Office
Foxton Post Office
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Turning Circle
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Foxton Learning Centre
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Bus Stop
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Power: pole
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Note: Track peters out here
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Royston Road P.S.
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Post Box
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
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Post Box
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Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CB22 312
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Turning Circle
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Foxton War Memorial
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Website: https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/177093/
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1146459/0.0579552
Information: board
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Waste Basket
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Public Bookcase
Foxton Library Box
Booth: K6
Colour: red
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Board Title: Foxton Parish Council
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