Barrington Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Barrington Hill

Harlton, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/harlton.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/harlton.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>
Harlton, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Credit: mym

Barrington Hill, located in Cambridgeshire, England, is a prominent geographical feature that stands at an elevation of approximately 76 meters above sea level. While commonly referred to as a hill, it is more accurately classified as a gentle slope or rise in the landscape rather than a mountain. Nonetheless, its distinct topography makes it a notable landmark in the region.

Situated near the village of Barrington, Barrington Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill's location within the Cambridgeshire countryside provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the beauty of the region's rural landscapes. The area surrounding the hill is predominantly agricultural, with rolling fields and farmland extending as far as the eye can see.

Barrington Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. The hill's gentle gradient makes it easily accessible, offering visitors of varying fitness levels the chance to enjoy its scenic vistas. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and foxes, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

Historically, Barrington Hill has played a significant role in the local community. It has been used for recreational purposes for centuries, with residents and visitors alike enjoying leisurely walks and picnics on its slopes. The hill's historical and cultural value is further enhanced by the presence of ancient burial mounds and earthworks, which provide evidence of human habitation in the area dating back thousands of years.

In summary, Barrington Hill in Cambridgeshire is a picturesque and accessible natural feature that offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Its historical significance and diverse wildlife make it a popular destination for outdoor activities and nature enthusiasts.

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Barrington Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.149404/0.035729588 or Grid Reference TL3952. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Harlton, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/harlton.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/harlton.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>
Harlton, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Barrington Cement Works A small part of the large complex that dominates the landscape round here.
Barrington Cement Works
A small part of the large complex that dominates the landscape round here.
Radio telescopes and dish telescope The large white dish is one of many radio telescopes in the area, belonging to the Mullard Observatory. The line of TV-antenna looking objects are part of The Cambridge Low-Frequency Synthesis Telescope (CLFST) running east-west in the area, searching for gamma ray bursters in the northern sky.
Radio telescopes and dish telescope
The large white dish is one of many radio telescopes in the area, belonging to the Mullard Observatory. The line of TV-antenna looking objects are part of The Cambridge Low-Frequency Synthesis Telescope (CLFST) running east-west in the area, searching for gamma ray bursters in the northern sky.
Fields and hillside view over Harlton View from the Barrington ridge (the local name for the high ground running east-west). It is made of clunch; a chalk-like rock that was used for local housing and is mined by Rugby cement in Barrington. It is filled with tiny fossils of shellfish from 90 million years ago.
Fields and hillside view over Harlton
View from the Barrington ridge (the local name for the high ground running east-west). It is made of clunch; a chalk-like rock that was used for local housing and is mined by Rugby cement in Barrington. It is filled with tiny fossils of shellfish from 90 million years ago.
Barrington Quarry from adjacent footpath
Barrington Quarry from adjacent footpath
Radio telescope at Lord's Bridge Most of this grid square is privately owned by the University of Cambridge for their Mullard Radio Astonomy Observatory, entry into which is strictly controlled. However a bridleway crosses the north-east corner of the square, from where this photo was taken.
Radio telescope at Lord's Bridge
Most of this grid square is privately owned by the University of Cambridge for their Mullard Radio Astonomy Observatory, entry into which is strictly controlled. However a bridleway crosses the north-east corner of the square, from where this photo was taken.
Lord's Bridge radio telescope Viewed from outside the square, looking through a hedge from the bridleway that crosses to the north of the observatory.
Lord's Bridge radio telescope
Viewed from outside the square, looking through a hedge from the bridleway that crosses to the north of the observatory.
Wilsmere Down Farm, Barrington
Wilsmere Down Farm, Barrington
Footpath from Wilsmere Down Farm to Barrington
Footpath from Wilsmere Down Farm to Barrington
Long Plantation, Barrington
Long Plantation, Barrington
Whole Way, Barrington View down from Barrington Ridge to the Roman Road (A603). The track turns off towards Harlton.
Whole Way, Barrington
View down from Barrington Ridge to the Roman Road (A603). The track turns off towards Harlton.
View from Harlton Road Towards Radiotelescopes Radiotelescopes belonging to the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory viewed from Harlton Road
View from Harlton Road Towards Radiotelescopes
Radiotelescopes belonging to the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory viewed from Harlton Road
Excavating chalk, Barrington Quarry This quarry serves the associated cement works (see  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/80462">TL3950 : Barrington Cement Works</a>).  A caption to this photo at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cementkilns.co.uk/millsetc.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cementkilns.co.uk/millsetc.html">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> identifies the excavator as a Ruston-Bucyrus 110RB electric face shovel.
Excavating chalk, Barrington Quarry
This quarry serves the associated cement works (see TL3950 : Barrington Cement Works). A caption to this photo at LinkExternal link identifies the excavator as a Ruston-Bucyrus 110RB electric face shovel.
Footpath south of Harlton The footpaths in the area are well kept, but there are more signs telling you to keep to them than there are telling you where they actually are.
Footpath south of Harlton
The footpaths in the area are well kept, but there are more signs telling you to keep to them than there are telling you where they actually are.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary From the footpath to the north.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
From the footpath to the north.
Game cover and footpath Footpath reinstated with herbicide after the crop has germinated.
Game cover and footpath
Footpath reinstated with herbicide after the crop has germinated.
Cattle grazing Good to see some mixed farmland, this is next to an arable field.
Cattle grazing
Good to see some mixed farmland, this is next to an arable field.
Village cricket pitch Something of an amenity field - also some horse jumps.
Village cricket pitch
Something of an amenity field - also some horse jumps.
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Barrington Hill is located at Grid Ref: TL3952 (Lat: 52.149404, Lng: 0.035729588)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.149404,0.035729588
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.1485246/0.0313954
Bus Stop
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Rectory Farm
Frequency: 50
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Operator: UK Power Networks
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Public Bookcase
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Parking
Capacity: 1
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Tourism: information
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Barrington Hill
Description: OS trig pillar
Ele: 58.216
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: 11491
Source: Ordnance Survey and Trigpointing.uk
Survey Point: pillar
Tpuk Ref: TP1058
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Information: route_marker
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