Lynch Lake
Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Huntingdonshire
England
Lynch Lake
Lynch Lake is a serene freshwater body located in Huntingdonshire, England. Nestled within the picturesque countryside, this natural gem offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking a peaceful retreat.
Spanning over an area of approximately 10 acres, Lynch Lake presents a unique combination of a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. This diverse ecosystem supports a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation. The lake's calm waters are home to numerous species of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and swans, which can often be seen gracefully gliding across the surface.
Surrounded by lush vegetation and reed beds, the lake also serves as a habitat for an array of aquatic plants, such as water lilies and bulrushes. These plants not only enhance the scenic beauty of the lake but also provide shelter and food for various aquatic creatures.
Lynch Lake offers several amenities to enhance visitors' experiences. A well-maintained footpath encircles the lake, allowing visitors to take leisurely strolls while admiring the serene surroundings. There are also designated bird hides strategically placed along the path, offering birdwatchers the perfect vantage points to observe and photograph the numerous avian species that inhabit the area.
Whether one seeks moments of tranquility, a chance to connect with nature, or an opportunity for wildlife spotting, Lynch Lake in Huntingdonshire is a haven that promises an enriching experience for all who visit.
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Lynch Lake Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.566623/-0.30997074 or Grid Reference TL1497. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
![Longthorpe buildings [1] Longthorpe Post Office, number 293 Thorpe Road, was built in the 18th century. Constructed of plastered rubble stone under a thatch roof. There is a small shop extension on the right. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126916" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126916">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124924_227d1c75.jpg)
Longthorpe buildings [1]
Longthorpe Post Office, number 293 Thorpe Road, was built in the 18th century. Constructed of plastered rubble stone under a thatch roof. There is a small shop extension on the right. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [1] Originally three cottages, now two houses, numbers 307 and 309 Thorpe Road, are 18th century cottages with part of one wing from the 17th century. Constructed of coursed rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309842" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309842">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124928_45696466.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [1]
Originally three cottages, now two houses, numbers 307 and 309 Thorpe Road, are 18th century cottages with part of one wing from the 17th century. Constructed of coursed rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [2] Foxgloves, number 310 Thorpe Road, is one house created from three 18th century cottages. Constructed of rendered rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126920" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126920">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124931_7cbe149e.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [2]
Foxgloves, number 310 Thorpe Road, is one house created from three 18th century cottages. Constructed of rendered rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe features [1] From Thorpe Road, this footpath runs to Melford Close.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124933_3a82256a.jpg)
Longthorpe features [1]
From Thorpe Road, this footpath runs to Melford Close.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [3] Number 317 Thorpe Road is built gable end to the street. Constructed in the 18th century of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a thatch roof. There is a modern extension on the left. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126917" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126917">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124938_f23049ad.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [3]
Number 317 Thorpe Road is built gable end to the street. Constructed in the 18th century of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a thatch roof. There is a modern extension on the left. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Parish church [1] The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124943_98ddc408.jpg)
Parish church [1]
The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Parish church [2] The churchyard. The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331544">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124945_37f363ec.jpg)
Parish church [2]
The churchyard. The Anglican parish church of St Botolph was built in the 13th century on the site of an 11th century predecessor. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone quoins under a tile roof. The building was restored in 1869 and most of the fittings are from this date. Listed, grade I, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [4] Number 320 Thorpe Road is a &#039;L&#039; shaped cottage with part built in the 17th century and part in the 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone, mostly rendered, under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309785" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1309785">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124952_128ba418.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [4]
Number 320 Thorpe Road is a 'L' shaped cottage with part built in the 17th century and part in the 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone, mostly rendered, under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [5] Numbers 326 and 328 Thorpe Road, are a two 18th century cottages with later, rear additions. Constructed of rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126921" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1126921">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124956_bf710ba9.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [5]
Numbers 326 and 328 Thorpe Road, are a two 18th century cottages with later, rear additions. Constructed of rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe houses [6] Number 329 Thorpe Road is an 18th century cottage. Constructed of painted rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331508" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1331508">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>
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124958_d960cd89.jpg)
Longthorpe houses [6]
Number 329 Thorpe Road is an 18th century cottage. Constructed of painted rubble stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe features [2] A closer look at the thatch figures on the roof of number 329 Thorpe Road <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7124958">TL1698 : Longthorpe houses [6]</a>.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124960_16624ac1.jpg)
Longthorpe features [2]
A closer look at the thatch figures on the roof of number 329 Thorpe Road TL1698 : Longthorpe houses [6].
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe features [3] The gates to Tower House, number 333 Thorpe Road.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124963_a22011b1.jpg)
Longthorpe features [3]
The gates to Tower House, number 333 Thorpe Road.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [1] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">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> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">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 tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124976_f58e1197.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [1]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [2] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">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> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">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 tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124983_98f24ee8.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [2]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [3] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">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> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">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 tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124985_d043332e.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [3]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
![Longthorpe Tower [4] Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162040">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> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1013284">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 tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/12/49/7124986_b0f9dee8.jpg)
Longthorpe Tower [4]
Longthorpe Tower was built in the early 14th century as an extension to an existing fortified manor house. The tower has three storeys, is built of stone with walls 6 to 7 feet thick. The first floor was originally designed as living space and contains English medieval wall paintings of religious, secular and moral themes from circa 1330. They were whitewashed around the time of the Reformation and remained hidden until their rediscovery in the 1940s. The tower is listed, grade I, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with much history and detail at: Link The tower is in the care of English heritage.
Longthorpe is a village in the city of Peterborough, some 2 miles west of the city centre. A Roman fort was established here in the 1st century covering 27 acres, later replaced by another fort of 11 acres. The village is home to Longthorpe Tower, a 14th-century tower and fortified manor house, it contains the finest and most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in Northern Europe.
Lynch Lake is located at Grid Ref: TL1497 (Lat: 52.566623, Lng: -0.30997074)
Unitary Authority: Peterborough
Police Authority: Cambridgeshire
What 3 Words
///hang.flood.magma. Near Castor, Cambridgeshire
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Located within 500m of 52.566623,-0.30997074Ferry Terminal
Poshboatz Boat Trips
Addr City: Peterborough
Addr Housename: Ferry Meadows Country Park
Addr Postcode: PE2 5UU
Addr Street: Ham Lane
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 52.5636604/-0.3067875
Ham Lane (FMR)
Operator: Ferry Meadows Railway
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Tourism: miniature_railway
Train: yes
Usage: tourism
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5627863/-0.3073283
Gunwade (FMR)
Operator: Ferry Meadows Railway
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Tourism: miniature_railway
Usage: tourism
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5667473/-0.3125963
Crossing Barrier: no
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.5637705/-0.3073895
Boat Rental
Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre
Canoe Rental: yes
Kayak Rental: yes
Pedalboat Rental: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5660108/-0.3155972
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: designated
Foot: designated
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 52.5661941/-0.3148349
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On exterior wall in passageway between Lakeside Cafe and Watersports Centre
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 52.5660608/-0.3155012
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: Under the cannopy, corner of the Cafe
Emergency: defibrillator
Fixme: check precise position
Indoor: no
Ref: AM17
Lat/Long: 52.5631595/-0.3071271
Bird In Flight
Artist Name: Bob Dawson
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 52.5637889/-0.3043981
Drinking Water
Access: yes
Bottle: yes
Fee: no
Operator: Oasis
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5631405/-0.3071186
Roman Brarn Info
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5648038/-0.3071734
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