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Cardinal's Green

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Cardinal's Green

Horseheath: on West Wickham Road Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road Credit: John Sutton

Cardinal's Green is a picturesque area located in Cambridgeshire, England. Known for its vast expanses of greenery, the region is characterized by its lush downs and moorland landscapes. The area is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The downs of Cardinal's Green are rolling hills covered in a blanket of vibrant green grasses and scattered with wildflowers. These hills provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular spot for hiking and picnicking. The moorland, on the other hand, consists of vast open spaces dominated by heathers and low-lying shrubs. It is a haven for a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer, making it a perfect destination for birdwatching and nature photography.

Cardinal's Green is also home to several nature reserves and conservation areas, ensuring the preservation of its unique flora and fauna. Visitors can explore these reserves through well-maintained walking trails, which offer a chance to observe and appreciate the natural beauty of the region up close.

The area is not only known for its natural landscapes but also for its historical significance. There are ancient burial mounds and archaeological sites scattered throughout the downs and moorland, providing glimpses into the region's rich past.

Overall, Cardinal's Green is a captivating destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. Its idyllic downs and moorland, coupled with its historical heritage, make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Cambridgeshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.087103/0.36091789 or Grid Reference TL6145. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horseheath: on West Wickham Road Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road
Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House "House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House
"House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: All Saints - north side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - north side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - south side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - south side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: round the corner West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Horseheath: round the corner
West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Mill Green Water Tower This photo was taken with a DJI mini 2 at 50m of altitude.
Mill Green Water Tower
This photo was taken with a DJI mini 2 at 50m of altitude.
Footpath to Shudy Camps The path crosses a bridge over a ditch. Beyond, the field has been ploughed after harvest and the path has not yet been reinstated.
Footpath to Shudy Camps
The path crosses a bridge over a ditch. Beyond, the field has been ploughed after harvest and the path has not yet been reinstated.
Track to Lordship Farm North of the road from Bartlow to Castle Camps.
Track to Lordship Farm
North of the road from Bartlow to Castle Camps.
Turn left to Shudy Camps Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Turn left to Shudy Camps
Straight on for Castle Camps and the Bumpsteads. The picture was taken against the light at about nine o'clock on the sunny morning of August Bank Holiday Sunday.
Once a railway embankment Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Once a railway embankment
Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed
The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
On the road to Bartlow The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
On the road to Bartlow
The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
Horseheath, All Saints Frances Baines, died 1846 at the age of 33. Her inscription reads: She filled the office of schoolmistress in this parish for nine years, to the duties of which situation she devoted herself with diligence and assiduity beyond her strength, and in this cause having passed six months at an Infant School training Institution to qualify herself further as a teacher of the younger children more especially according to the most approved method. She suffered from the close application there required, and ultimately fell a sacrifice, to her praiseworthy exertions. In grateful recollection of benefits received, her sorrowing scholars have erected this monument. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/horseheath.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/horseheath.htm">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>
Horseheath, All Saints
Frances Baines, died 1846 at the age of 33. Her inscription reads: She filled the office of schoolmistress in this parish for nine years, to the duties of which situation she devoted herself with diligence and assiduity beyond her strength, and in this cause having passed six months at an Infant School training Institution to qualify herself further as a teacher of the younger children more especially according to the most approved method. She suffered from the close application there required, and ultimately fell a sacrifice, to her praiseworthy exertions. In grateful recollection of benefits received, her sorrowing scholars have erected this monument. LinkExternal link
Shudy Camps, St Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/shudy.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/shudy.htm">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>
Shudy Camps, St Mary
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Water Tower This is of an unusual design and can be seen for many miles around.
Water Tower
This is of an unusual design and can be seen for many miles around.
Entrance to Cardinal's Farm
Entrance to Cardinal's Farm
Houses along Horseheath Green According to the O/S map these houses are known as Alington Cottages.
Houses along Horseheath Green
According to the O/S map these houses are known as Alington Cottages.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green
There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
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Cardinal's Green is located at Grid Ref: TL6145 (Lat: 52.087103, Lng: 0.36091789)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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