Church Field

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire Fenland

England

Church Field

Hanson's Kings Dyke brickworks, Whittlesey: aerial 2021
Hanson's Kings Dyke brickworks, Whittlesey: aerial 2021 Credit: Simon Tomson

Church Field is a picturesque and expansive tract of land located in Cambridgeshire, England. Spanning across various terrains, including downs and moorland, this area offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance.

Situated near the village of Church, the field encompasses approximately 100 acres of rolling downs. These downs are characterized by their gently sloping hills, covered in lush green grass and scattered with wildflowers during the summer months. The downs provide a perfect setting for recreational activities such as picnicking, kite flying, and leisurely walks, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Adjacent to the downs, Church Field transitions into moorland, characterized by its marshy terrain and heath vegetation. This area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and various bird species. The moorland provides an ideal habitat for birdwatching enthusiasts, who can observe species such as curlews, lapwings, and red grouse.

Aside from its natural beauty, Church Field also holds historical significance. The site is home to the remains of an ancient church, which dates back to the medieval period. The ruins serve as a reminder of the area's rich history and provide a tranquil spot for reflection and contemplation.

Overall, Church Field in Cambridgeshire offers visitors a captivating blend of natural landscapes, from the peaceful downs to the wild moorland, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Church Field Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.559379/-0.15192544 or Grid Reference TL2597. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hanson's Kings Dyke brickworks, Whittlesey: aerial 2021
Hanson's Kings Dyke brickworks, Whittlesey: aerial 2021
Flood bank near Northey Lodge The River Nene to the right.
Flood bank near Northey Lodge
The River Nene to the right.
The River Nene near Roslyn Farm The three remaining chimney stacks of the Whittlesey brickworks conspicuous in the distance.
The River Nene near Roslyn Farm
The three remaining chimney stacks of the Whittlesey brickworks conspicuous in the distance.
Flood bank near Roslyn Farm The River Nene on the right.
Flood bank near Roslyn Farm
The River Nene on the right.
Cemetery Lodge, Whittlesey Built 1859 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227875?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227875?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> Designed by Robert Hutchinson.
Cemetery Lodge, Whittlesey
Built 1859 LinkExternal link Designed by Robert Hutchinson.
The Black Bull Inn. Whittlesey Seventeenth century inn <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228224?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228224?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>
The Black Bull Inn. Whittlesey
Seventeenth century inn LinkExternal link
Path alongside St. Mary's church, Whittlesey
Path alongside St. Mary's church, Whittlesey
The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey Eighteenth century hotel ://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228085?section=official-list-entry
The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey
Eighteenth century hotel ://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228085?section=official-list-entry
Pond at Drakes Farm
Pond at Drakes Farm
Drain off Blackbush Drove
Drain off Blackbush Drove
Flood bank near Dog-in-a-Doublet The River Nene on the left.
Flood bank near Dog-in-a-Doublet
The River Nene on the left.
Blackbush Drain
Blackbush Drain
King's Delph Drain
King's Delph Drain
Farm track off Beales' Drove
Farm track off Beales' Drove
Beales' Drove and Drakes Farm
Beales' Drove and Drakes Farm
Barley field near Drakes Farm
Barley field near Drakes Farm
9 Market Street, Whittlesey Seventeenth century house much altered and extended <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228220?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228220?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>
9 Market Street, Whittlesey
Seventeenth century house much altered and extended LinkExternal link
The Old Coffee Tavern A seventeenth century house, later a bank and now a bar <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228222?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1228222?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>
The Old Coffee Tavern
A seventeenth century house, later a bank and now a bar LinkExternal link
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Church Field is located at Grid Ref: TL2597 (Lat: 52.559379, Lng: -0.15192544)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Fenland

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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