Wilbraham, Great

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Wilbraham, Great

Towards Fulbourn on Wilbraham Road A cloudless December morning. These fields are some of the southernmost in the Cambridgeshire Fens. — Towards Fulbourn on Wilbraham Road Credit: John Sutton

Wilbraham, Great is a small village located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated in the East of England region, it lies approximately 6 miles east of the historic city of Cambridge. The village is part of the South Cambridgeshire district and has a population of around 1,000 residents.

Wilbraham, Great is known for its picturesque countryside and quintessential English charm. It is surrounded by rolling hills, lush meadows, and beautiful farmland, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting. The village is characterized by its traditional thatched-roof cottages, stone houses, and historic buildings, which add to its rural appeal.

The heart of the village features St. Nicholas Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century. The church is a prominent landmark and serves as a focal point for community events and activities. Additionally, Wilbraham, Great offers a range of amenities including a local pub, village hall, and a primary school, catering to the needs of its residents.

The village benefits from its proximity to Cambridge, a world-renowned center for education and innovation. This allows residents to enjoy the benefits of both a peaceful rural lifestyle and convenient access to the city's amenities and employment opportunities. The surrounding area also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the nearby nature reserves.

In summary, Wilbraham, Great is a charming village in Cambridgeshire that offers a serene countryside atmosphere, historic architecture, and a close-knit community.

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Wilbraham, Great Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.194613/0.265008 or Grid Reference TL5457. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Towards Fulbourn on Wilbraham Road

A cloudless December morning. These fields are some of the southernmost in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: road ends and path begins

This is where the metalled road ends and Toft Lane continues as a path to the Cambridge road near the western edge of this Fenland village.

John Sutton

Little Wilbraham churchyard in December

St John's is an endearing church with a north aisle (left of the tower in this view) as large as the nave.

John Sutton

Little Wilbraham: the north side of the churchyard

A cloudless December morning in a village near the southern edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens.

John Sutton

Little Wilbraham: St John's Church

A pleasing mediaeval church whose rebuilt chancel dates from 1850. The photograph was taken on a fine morning in December.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: St Nicholas's Church and burial ground

Photographed from Angle End on a cloudless December morning.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: church and cricket square

Looking across the recreation ground from Angle End on a cloudless December morning. The cricket square is roped off for the winter.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: silver birch and Angle End Farmhouse

Angle End on a bright December morning.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: over the fields to St Nicholas's Church

Photographed from just inside an open farm gate on a sparkling December morning.

John Sutton

Through wheat to Fulbourn

This path - always well defined - runs from Hawk Mill Farm at Little Wilbraham to Fulbourn (ahead). These fields are near the southern end of the Cambridgeshire Fens and are not so pancake-flat as those further north. Comparable views: TL5357 : Path through beans and TL5357 : Footpath to Fulbourn.

John Sutton

From Hawk Mill Farm to Fulbourn

The farm track is shared by the public footpath to Fulbourn, which diverges to the left 150 yards or so ahead. The S&B Herba plant on Station Road in Fulbourn shows on the skyline just to the left of centre.

John Sutton

Little Wilbraham: a barley field at Hawk Mill Farm

The farm road is shared by a public footpath, which passes through the farmyard. Thereafter, turn left for Fulbourn or right to Quy, both pleasant routes.

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Little Wilbraham High Street

A sunny early-August morning which was about to cloud over. For a better idea of the Grade II listed 16th-century house on the left, see TL5458 : Little Wilbraham: White Hall. I was taken by the bright green corrugated-iron roof of the outbuildings next door and the post box's vivid splash of red opposite.

John Sutton

Ripe wheat, big sky, pylons

Looking north from the byway from Great Wilbraham to Bottisham or Six Mile Bottom on a bright morning in early August. TL5658 : Power line and snowy fields is a wintry view of the pylons, taken from nearer the road.

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Path to Great Wilbraham

This track runs from Heath Road (which links Bottisham and Six Mile Bottom) to Great Wilbraham (ahead).

John Sutton

Path and pylons

This track runs from Great Wilbraham to Heath Road (which links Bottisham and Six Mile Bottom). The picture was taken on a bright morning in early August.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: a pink front door

Clare House, at the corner of High Street, Angle End (left) and Butt Lane (right), has been repainted since I last pointed a camera in this direction, in January 2015: TL5557 : A January morning in Great Wilbraham.

John Sutton

Great Wilbraham: recycling bins day

Blue (recyclable card, paper, metal, glass and plastic) and green (compostable garden and kitchen waste) bins are waiting to be collected. The timber-framed houses are some of a good number of Grade II listed historic houses in the village.

John Sutton

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Wilbraham, Great is located at Grid Ref: TL5457 (Lat: 52.194613, Lng: 0.265008)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire