Ickleton

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Ickleton

Great Chesterford Church Some of my antecedents are buried in the family plot to the left of this picture — Great Chesterford Church Credit: Julian Baker

Ickleton is a quaint village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 12 miles southeast of Cambridge, it lies in the picturesque countryside of the South Cambridgeshire district. With a population of around 700 residents, Ickleton offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village has a rich history that can be traced back to the Roman period, with evidence of a Roman villa discovered nearby. Today, Ickleton retains its charming character, with many historic buildings and landmarks. St. Mary Magdalene Church, a Grade I listed building, stands proudly in the heart of the village, showcasing stunning architectural features dating back to the 13th century.

Ickleton is also known for its beautiful surroundings and natural landscapes. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, open fields, and picturesque farmland, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Cam flows nearby, offering scenic walks and fishing spots.

Despite its small size, Ickleton boasts a vibrant community life. The village has a primary school, a community center, and a local pub where residents can gather and socialize. Additionally, various community events and festivals are organized throughout the year, including the Ickleton May Day celebration and the Ickleton Christmas Fair.

Overall, Ickleton offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, while still providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Cambridge.

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Ickleton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.072187/0.177436 or Grid Reference TL4943. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Chesterford Church

Some of my antecedents are buried in the family plot to the left of this picture

Julian Baker

The Green, Great Chesterford, Essex

Julian Baker

Fields at Great Chesterford

Terry Butcher

Dells Farm, Great Chesterford

roger shaw

Field Farm Cottages

roger shaw

Stump Cross Roundabout

roger shaw

Field track beyond a little-used farm store at Hinxton

Piles of beets surrounded by straw bales, a few empty farm buildings then this track heading nowhere.

Duncan Grey

Unused farm store near Hinxton

Duncan Grey

Great Chesterford station

The station was built in 1845 by the Eastern Counties Railway, and is still in mainline passenger service. A branch line was opened by the Newmarket & Chesterford Railway in 1848, and closed in 1851. The buildings on No.2 (Cambridge) platform have been demolished, along with the signal box at the north end of the London platform, but the station building itself survives, it is currently used as offices. A new ticket office has recently been opened. The picture was taken from the footbridge, looking southwards towards London.

Tony Lewis

Road sign near Genome Campus

On the A1301 near Stump Cross.

Steve Fareham

Old Milepost

Old milepost at Great Chesterford, Essex on what was the old A.11. For close up view see Link for info on the post see Link

do look at their home page.

Keith Evans

Old Milestone

Old milepost at Great Chesterford, Essex on part of what was the A.11. For overall view see Link For more info see Link

do look at their home page.

Keith Evans

All Saints: the parish church of Great Chesterford

This church dates back to the 13th century. The tower is 15th century, which was rebuilt in 1792 and altered in 1842 when the church was completely restored.

Robert Edwards