Bury Fen

Downs, Moorland in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Bury Fen

Barn on Shillow Hill Near Bury Credit: Naked Explore

Bury Fen is a unique and picturesque area located in Huntingdonshire, a historic county in England. This fen is situated in the eastern part of the county, characterized by its downs and moorland landscapes. The fen itself is a low-lying area, typically marshy and covered in reeds and other wetland vegetation.

Covering an expansive area, Bury Fen is known for its diverse flora and fauna. The wetland plants that thrive in this fen include reed beds and water lilies, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the summer months. Additionally, the fen is home to a variety of bird species, including herons, ducks, and geese, attracting birdwatchers from far and wide.

The terrain of Bury Fen is undulating, with gentle slopes and small hills scattered throughout the area. This creates a scenic landscape, especially during the winter months when the fen is occasionally covered in a light dusting of snow. The downs and moorland surrounding the fen provide a contrasting backdrop, characterized by rolling hills covered in heather and grasses.

Bury Fen is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers, offering numerous footpaths and trails that meander through the fen and its surrounding areas. These paths provide an opportunity to explore the diverse habitats and observe the wildlife that calls this fen home.

Overall, Bury Fen is a tranquil and picturesque location in Huntingdonshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the unique fenland ecosystem.

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Bury Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.440904/-0.093650723 or Grid Reference TL2984. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn on Shillow Hill Near Bury

Naked Explore

The Railway Inn (Closed) in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire

Richard Humphrey

Cemetery on Wood Lane in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire

Richard Humphrey

Georgian houses on Church Green in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire.

Richard Humphrey

Memorial Clock, Ramsey

“Erected in 1888 as a memorial to the Rt Honorable Edward Fellowes, 1st Baron de Ramsey by his Widow and the people of Ramsey”. The Clock was manufactured by Macfarlane & Co of Glasgow, who in the 1800s was a large Engineering Company specialising in cast iron work. The clock mechanism was at one time driven by the river flowing underneath, but it became unreliable and was changed to electric power in the 1900’s.

Brian Deegan

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse was the gatehouse to the Benedictine Ramsey Abbey in Ramsey. The gatehouse is Perpendicular Gothic and was built late in the 15th century. In 1537 the abbey was dissolved and the Crown granted its buildings and site to Richard Williams (alias Cromwell), who used most of the buildings as a surface quarry for the Barnack stone. He had part of the gatehouse (believed to be the outer gatehouse) dismantled, moved to Hinchingbrooke House and rebuilt as its gatehouse there. The remainder of the gatehouse survives as a ruin at Ramsey and is Grade I Listed. Link

Brian Deegan

St Thomas Ã Becket Church, Ramsey

The church was built late in the 12th century as part of Ramsey Abbey, possibly the hospitium. It was converted into a parish church early in the 13th century. It is a Grade I listed building. Link

Brian Deegan