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Denton Fen

Downs, Moorland in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Denton Fen

Holme Brook Rather overgrown. The brook is passing beneath a Network Rail access track adjacent to the East Coast Main Line.
Holme Brook Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Denton Fen is a captivating area located in Huntingdonshire, England. This picturesque region is predominantly characterized by its breathtaking downs and moorland landscapes, which draw visitors from far and wide. Spanning an approximate area of several square miles, Denton Fen is known for its diverse and rich natural beauty.

The downs of Denton Fen are a sight to behold, with rolling hills and expansive meadows that provide a stunning backdrop for nature enthusiasts. These undulating landscapes are often covered in a vibrant carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, creating a colorful spectacle for visitors to enjoy. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, hares, and numerous bird species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Moorland is another prominent feature of Denton Fen, characterized by its open, treeless expanses and heather-covered terrain. This unique ecosystem supports a range of flora and fauna that are adapted to the harsh conditions of the moorland environment. Visitors can explore the moorland through designated walking trails, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in this wild and rugged landscape.

Denton Fen offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with a chance to reconnect with nature. Whether it's taking a leisurely stroll along the downs, admiring the stunning views, or exploring the vast moorland, this area offers a truly unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.483226/-0.24898909 or Grid Reference TL1988. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holme Brook Rather overgrown. The brook is passing beneath a Network Rail access track adjacent to the East Coast Main Line.
Holme Brook
Rather overgrown. The brook is passing beneath a Network Rail access track adjacent to the East Coast Main Line.
Church Street, Holme
Church Street, Holme
Sewage works at Holme The East Coast Main Line railway in the background.
Sewage works at Holme
The East Coast Main Line railway in the background.
Stubble field at Holme The buildings of Peterborough Business Airport in the distance.
Stubble field at Holme
The buildings of Peterborough Business Airport in the distance.
Holme Church of England Primary School
Holme Church of England Primary School
St Giles' church, Holme Designed in 1862 by Edward Browning <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Browning" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Browning">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> partly using old materials <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215533?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215533?section=official-list-entry">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>
St Giles' church, Holme
Designed in 1862 by Edward Browning LinkExternal link partly using old materials LinkExternal link
Holme Fen Posts Believed to be the lowest land point at nearly -3m below sea level . The posts were used to measure the shrinkage as the water was drained. The tops mark the height the land used to be in 1848. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/about-great-fen/heritage/holme-fen-posts" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/about-great-fen/heritage/holme-fen-posts">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>
Holme Fen Posts
Believed to be the lowest land point at nearly -3m below sea level . The posts were used to measure the shrinkage as the water was drained. The tops mark the height the land used to be in 1848. LinkExternal link
Peterborough Business Airport
Peterborough Business Airport
Holme Fen Posts Mark the lowest point in the UK.
Holme Fen Posts
Mark the lowest point in the UK.
A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen
A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen
Holme Fen Edge Drain
Holme Fen Edge Drain
WW2 memorial on Holme Fen
WW2 memorial on Holme Fen
Memorial to Pilot Officer Harold Edwin Penketh, age 20 Pilot Officer Penketh of 266 Rhodesian Squadron Royal Air Force was flying his Mk 1A, Spitfire, X4593 from RAF Wittering on the 22nd November 1940, on a routine training flight with two other Spitfires, Pilot Officer Penketh was seen to break formation entering a dive from which he failed to fully recover. Witnesses stated that his aircraft partially recovered at around 2,000ft but then re-entered a dive and struck the ground vertically. He was the son of James and Ann Penketh. of Hove and his ashes are buried at Brighton (Woodvale) Crematorium.
Memorial to Pilot Officer Harold Edwin Penketh, age 20
Pilot Officer Penketh of 266 Rhodesian Squadron Royal Air Force was flying his Mk 1A, Spitfire, X4593 from RAF Wittering on the 22nd November 1940, on a routine training flight with two other Spitfires, Pilot Officer Penketh was seen to break formation entering a dive from which he failed to fully recover. Witnesses stated that his aircraft partially recovered at around 2,000ft but then re-entered a dive and struck the ground vertically. He was the son of James and Ann Penketh. of Hove and his ashes are buried at Brighton (Woodvale) Crematorium.
Information board at Holme Fen (Spitfire X4593) See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6371387" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6371387">Link</a>
Information board at Holme Fen (Spitfire X4593)
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Holme Fen Post Holme Fen is a 269.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Holme in Cambridgeshire. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. It is part of the Great Fen project, which aims to create a 3,700 wetland wildlife area including Holme Fen, Woodwalton Fen and other areas. It is home to a variety of birds, including the Eurasian siskin, Nightingale and Lesser redpoll, and around 450 species of fungi. Home Fen is described by Natural England as the finest example of birch woodland in lowland Britain. Part of it was a mere which was drained in the nineteenth century, and some relict wetland plants survive such as saw sedge and fen wood-rush. Two new lakes have been excavated. Holme Fen, specifically Holme Posts, is believed to be the lowest land point in Great Britain at 2.75 metres (9.0 ft) below sea level. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holme_Fen" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holme_Fen">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>
Holme Fen Post
Holme Fen is a 269.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Holme in Cambridgeshire. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. It is part of the Great Fen project, which aims to create a 3,700 wetland wildlife area including Holme Fen, Woodwalton Fen and other areas. It is home to a variety of birds, including the Eurasian siskin, Nightingale and Lesser redpoll, and around 450 species of fungi. Home Fen is described by Natural England as the finest example of birch woodland in lowland Britain. Part of it was a mere which was drained in the nineteenth century, and some relict wetland plants survive such as saw sedge and fen wood-rush. Two new lakes have been excavated. Holme Fen, specifically Holme Posts, is believed to be the lowest land point in Great Britain at 2.75 metres (9.0 ft) below sea level. LinkExternal link
Footbridge and Holme Fen Posts The Fen Posts mark the lowest point in England -9ft. The post on the left was erected in 1851 with just its head showing above ground. Plaques mark the extent of the shrinkage of the peat since then, The post on the right is more recent dating from 1957. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/about-great-fen/heritage/holme-fen-posts" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/about-great-fen/heritage/holme-fen-posts">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>
Footbridge and Holme Fen Posts
The Fen Posts mark the lowest point in England -9ft. The post on the left was erected in 1851 with just its head showing above ground. Plaques mark the extent of the shrinkage of the peat since then, The post on the right is more recent dating from 1957. LinkExternal link
Holme Fen One of many paths through this area of birch woodland <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holme_Fen" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holme_Fen">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>
Holme Fen
One of many paths through this area of birch woodland LinkExternal link
Holme Lode In Holme Fen National Nature Reserve.
Holme Lode
In Holme Fen National Nature Reserve.
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Denton Fen is located at Grid Ref: TL1988 (Lat: 52.483226, Lng: -0.24898909)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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