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Snailwell Fen

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Snailwell Fen

Houses and hairdresser on Market Street, Fordham
Houses and hairdresser on Market Street, Fordham Credit: David Howard

Snailwell Fen is a nature reserve located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is a diverse ecosystem consisting of wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands. The fen is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and amphibians.

The reserve is known for its rich biodiversity, with over 100 species of birds recorded in the area. Visitors to Snailwell Fen can spot rare species such as bitterns, marsh harriers, and water rails. The wetlands provide important habitat for these birds, as well as for a variety of plants and insects.

In addition to its wildlife, Snailwell Fen also offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. There are walking trails throughout the reserve, allowing visitors to explore the different habitats and observe the wildlife. The fen is also a popular spot for birdwatching, photography, and nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Snailwell Fen is a peaceful and scenic nature reserve that offers a glimpse into the diverse ecosystems of Cambridgeshire. Visitors can experience the beauty of the fen while appreciating the importance of preserving natural habitats for future generations.

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Snailwell Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.291987/0.40173116 or Grid Reference TL6368. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses and hairdresser on Market Street, Fordham
Houses and hairdresser on Market Street, Fordham
Patterned ground SE of Fordham: aerial 2022
Patterned ground SE of Fordham: aerial 2022
Roundabout on Newmarket Road, Fordham Abbey The first visit <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6566270" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6566270">Link</a>
Roundabout on Newmarket Road, Fordham Abbey
The first visit Link
Lorry parked on Fordham Road
Lorry parked on Fordham Road
Layby on Fordham Road
Layby on Fordham Road
St Peter, Snailwell: early October 2023 How my heart leaps when I see a round towered church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-tower_church" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-tower_church">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 Peter, Snailwell: early October 2023
How my heart leaps when I see a round towered church LinkExternal link
Towards Landwade Church St Nicholas is a 15th-century Grade II* listed church.
Towards Landwade Church
St Nicholas is a 15th-century Grade II* listed church.
Landwade: St Nicholas "Built c.1445 for Sir Walter Cotton. Cruciform plan and west tower. Some re-used Barnack stone and limestone dressings, flint and pebble rubble originally plastered. Interior details in clunch. Welsh slate roofs; plain tile pyramidal tower roof and pent roof to tower turret. Two massive gault brick buttresses, mid C19, to west elevation of tower" (from the Grade II* listing).
Landwade: St Nicholas
"Built c.1445 for Sir Walter Cotton. Cruciform plan and west tower. Some re-used Barnack stone and limestone dressings, flint and pebble rubble originally plastered. Interior details in clunch. Welsh slate roofs; plain tile pyramidal tower roof and pent roof to tower turret. Two massive gault brick buttresses, mid C19, to west elevation of tower" (from the Grade II* listing).
St Peter, Snailwell: churchyard (1) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snailwell" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snailwell">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 Peter, Snailwell: churchyard (1)
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St Peter, Snailwell: churchyard (2)
St Peter, Snailwell: churchyard (2)
St Peter, Snailwell: churchyard (3)
St Peter, Snailwell: churchyard (3)
St Peter, Snailwell: tower
St Peter, Snailwell: tower
St Peter, Snailwell: noticeboard
St Peter, Snailwell: noticeboard
St Peter, Snailwell: south-western aspect
St Peter, Snailwell: south-western aspect
St Peter, Snailwell: font The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.
St Peter, Snailwell: font
The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.
St Peter, Snailwell: altar
St Peter, Snailwell: altar
Inside St Peter, Snailwell (1)
Inside St Peter, Snailwell (1)
Inside St Peter, Snailwell (2)
Inside St Peter, Snailwell (2)
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Snailwell Fen is located at Grid Ref: TL6368 (Lat: 52.291987, Lng: 0.40173116)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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///quilting.unlisted.rush. Near Fordham, Cambridgeshire

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