Girton
Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire
England
Girton
Girton is a picturesque village located in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 2.5 miles northwest of the city of Cambridge, making it an ideal location for those seeking a rural setting while still being within close proximity to urban amenities.
The village is known for its charming and well-preserved historic buildings, with many dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of Girton is the Grade II listed Girton College, which was founded in 1869 as the first residential college for women in the United Kingdom. The college's stunning architecture and beautiful grounds add to the village's overall appeal.
Girton offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a local pub, a village hall, a post office, and a convenience store. The nearby city of Cambridge provides additional shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as world-renowned educational and cultural institutions.
The surrounding countryside of Girton is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering rivers, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and boating. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Cambridgeshire and beyond, with good transport links via road and public transportation.
Overall, Girton is a charming and idyllic village that combines the tranquility of rural living with the convenience of easy access to nearby urban amenities.
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Girton Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.24095/0.081414 or Grid Reference TL4262. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
My pond!
A photo of the A14 would be a better representation of the cell, but this is what I have to hand today.
Histon station (disused)
The controversial guided bus scheme is planned to go along the course of this railway.
Girton wood
This is one of the Millennium Project woods planted in 2000. It's under 6 acres in size, and was newly planted in 2000. More info on this little wood can be found on the Woodland Trust's page: Link
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Girton College, Cambridge
Established in 1869 as the first residential College for women at the University, it became mixed in 1977.
Farmland south of Oakington, Cambs
– view of winter cereal land from the Dry Drayton Road, looking across two-thirds of the square.
Girton Crossing, Histon, Cambs
Disused railway, approaching the gates on New Road; the course is to become the much disputed guided bus scheme serving St Ives and Cambridge.
Disused railway and footpath, Histon to Westwick, Cambs
The disused railway crosses the square from southeast to northwest.
Huntingdon Road approach to Cambridge
A third of the square consists of major routes (M11, A14, A1307), associated slip-roads and inaccessible land in between; the A14 bears off to the left while the A1307 continues straight on into Cambridge.
Washpit Road, Girton, Cambs
Access to Girton from the old A604 Huntingdon Road was closed off when the M11/A14 was built; through lack of use this lane has become overgrown but the white line can still be seen.
High Street, Girton, Cambs
– view from the quiet southern end near Gretton Court towards the village.
Farmland with farm gate, Girton, Cambs
– view E from Washpit Road towards the south of the village.
Girton is located at Grid Ref: TL4262 (Lat: 52.24095, Lng: 0.081414)
Administrative County: Cambridgeshire
District: South Cambridgeshire
Police Authority: Cambridgeshire
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 52.24095,0.081414Girton
Is In: Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Place: village
Population: 3980
Source Name: local knowledge
Source Population: http://www.scambs.gov.uk/CommunityandLiving/VillageServicesAndAmenities/
Wikidata: Q1527123
Lat/Long: 52.2411739/0.0826398
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Postal Code: CB3 0
Ref: CB3 130D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.237771/0.0848309
Girton Post Office
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housename: The George Inn
Addr Housenumber: 71
Addr Postcode: CB3 0QD
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Village: Girton
Disused: yes
Disused Amenity: post_office
Note: Moved at the beginning of 2014 from Dodford Lane to The George Inn and is four mornings a week;03/10/22 this branch appears to be permenantly closed
Opening Hours: Tu,Fr 09:30-12:30
Ref Pol Id: 125256
Source Opening Hours: pol_branch_list_2018-02
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2416537/0.08146
Power: tower
Ref: PT 85
Source: yahoo
Source Ref: interpolation
Lat/Long: 52.2434169/0.0764368
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 12:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Postal Code: CB3 0
Ref: CB3 128
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.2428803/0.0814032
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Postal Code: CB3 0
Ref: CB3 129D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.2387794/0.0790256
Bus Stop
Churchfield Court
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT007
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Churchfield Court
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Manor Farm Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwjmt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Churchfield Court
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.244671/0.0826846
Bus Stop
Church Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT013
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Church Lane
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Church Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwjpm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Church Lane
Naptan Street: Cambridge Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2401955/0.0835588
Bus Stop
Cockerton Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT014
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Cockerton Road
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Cockerton Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwjpt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Cockerton Road
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2418424/0.0819516
Bus Stop
Cockerton Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT015
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Cockerton Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Cockerton Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwjpw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Cockerton Road
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2420226/0.0817831
Bus Stop
Churchfield Court
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT016
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Churchfield Court
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Churchfield Court
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwjta
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Churchfield Court
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2446874/0.0827733
Bus Stop
Church Lane
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT018
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Church Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Church Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwjtg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Church Lane
Naptan Street: Cambridge Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2401924/0.0837345
Bus Stop
Orchard Close
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT020
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Orchard Close
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Orchard Close
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbgjmtj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Orchard Close
Naptan Street: Cambridge Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2384841/0.0842404
Bus Stop
Orchard Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SGIRT021
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Orchard Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Orchard Close
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbgjmtm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CAMBDGE
Naptan ShortCommonName: Orchard Close
Naptan Street: Cambridge Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2385901/0.0843478
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2394225/0.0839501
Ele: 21.336
Line Attachment: anchor
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Source: survey
Source Ele: NPE
Source Position: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.2396564/0.0865906
Crossing: unmarked
Direction: both
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 52.2383014/0.0846979
Line Attachment: anchor
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.2419607/0.0793717
Line Attachment: anchor
Location Transition: yes
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.2419997/0.0813541
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Wheelchair Description: West pavement becomes narrow near the pub
Lat/Long: 52.2419018/0.0819065
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2409451/0.0813635
Design: barrel
Power: tower
Ref: PT 86
Source Position: bing
Source Ref: interpolation
Lat/Long: 52.2446848/0.0796464
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF|SALLY GODBY 1966 - 1985|AND ANNE GODBY 1975 - 1992
(Backrest current broken off seat on 4 July 2021)
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 18282
Lat/Long: 52.2385646/0.0757548
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Covered: booth
Description: old red phone box is used for plants and flowers
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Old Phone: +44 1223 276754
Lat/Long: 52.2408799/0.0821352
Bicycle Parking
Access: destination
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.2427216/0.0814144
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Inscription: In fond memory of Tom and Even Perdue
Material: plastic
Openbenches Id: 18395
Lat/Long: 52.241999/0.0817616
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: DONATED BY ALICE BEAN IN LASTING MEMORY OF HER PARENTS FREDERICK & LOUISA BEAN
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 18394
Lat/Long: 52.2419941/0.0817442
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: In loving memory of Bill and Margaret Morrison|"Lang may yer lum reek"
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 18396
Lat/Long: 52.2404348/0.0829655
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF Mrs. H.W. LEAKEY, (1902-1993) RESIDENT OF THE CLOSE, GIRTON FROM 1932 ONWARDS, AND A FRIEND OF ALICE H-W IN WHOSE MEMORY SHE HELPED CREATE THIS GARDEN.
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 18397
Lat/Long: 52.2403615/0.0830004
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF|JACQUI GATWARD|1936 - 1999|SO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 18398
Lat/Long: 52.2404426/0.0831695
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY|TO MUM IRENE|FROM DAUGHTER LINDA|GRANDCHILDREN TIFFINY, TARRAN, LAKER.
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 18399
Lat/Long: 52.2401197/0.0835119
Public Bookcase
Brand: Little Free Library
Public Bookcase Type: reading_box
Lat/Long: 52.2395141/0.0792482
Barrier: kerb
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2372587/0.0849651
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.237784/0.084622
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.238666/0.0841756
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2393583/0.0840426
Barrier: kerb
Kerb Right: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair Description: Important to note here that on the inside of the turn just west of here, there is no dropped kerb.
Lat/Long: 52.2408714/0.0819854
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2413175/0.0815603
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2420069/0.0819497
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.2437209/0.0823549
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.244837/0.0828869
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.240113/0.0837304
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.240399/0.0833034
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2403536/0.0833584
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2401776/0.0836167
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2401488/0.0837137
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.2369971/0.0803724
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
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Lat/Long: 52.2369217/0.0797421
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.236879/0.0797206
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.2381223/0.0779583
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Lat/Long: 52.2390931/0.0796294
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.23929/0.0797206
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.2389535/0.079506
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Lat/Long: 52.2382841/0.0838191
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Lat/Long: 52.2391209/0.0836608
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.2382439/0.0829339
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.238469/0.0831914
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.2382479/0.0833483
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Girton
Man Made: village_sign
Source: survey
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 52.238372/0.0845969
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 24
Addr Postcode: CB3 0XA
Addr Street: Churchfield Court
Addr Village: Girton
Lat/Long: 52.2430028/0.0830439
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 19
Addr Postcode: CB3 0XA
Addr Street: Churchfield Court
Addr Village: Girton
Lat/Long: 52.243241/0.0832102
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Postcode: CB3 0XA
Addr Street: Churchfield Court
Addr Village: Girton
Lat/Long: 52.243562/0.0835066
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 13
Addr Postcode: CB3 0XA
Addr Street: Churchfield Court
Addr Village: Girton
Lat/Long: 52.2436392/0.0832383
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: CB3 0PN
Addr Street: Cambridge Road
Addr Village: Girton
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2411275/0.0815416
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: CB3 0PN
Addr Street: Cambridge Road
Addr Village: Girton
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2410101/0.0816994
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Postcode: CB3 0PN
Addr Street: Cambridge Road
Addr Village: Girton
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2410184/0.0818812
Bicycle Parking
Access: private
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.2388663/0.0791653
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Housenumber: 22
Addr Postcode: CB3 0PU
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Village: Girton
Fixme: Which building is this attached to?
Lat/Long: 52.2389102/0.0793911
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Cycle Barrier: single
Lat/Long: 52.2378102/0.0807843
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