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Childerley

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

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Childerley

Scotland Farm entrance Looking west from Scotland Road, Dry Drayton. Time about 5pm.
Scotland Farm entrance Credit: Jeff Bronks

Childerley is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in the eastern part of England. Situated about 7 miles west of Cambridge, the village is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic setting.

The village of Childerley is home to a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 250 people. The area is known for its rich history, dating back to medieval times. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a survey of England conducted in 1086, where it is referred to as "Childerlei."

One of the notable landmarks in Childerley is Childerley Hall, a Grade II listed mansion. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, making it a popular destination for visitors interested in history and architecture. The village also boasts a charming parish church, St. Peter's, which dates back to the 12th century and features stunning stained glass windows.

Childerley is known for its agricultural heritage, with farming being a significant part of the local economy. The village is surrounded by fertile farmland, where crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes are cultivated. The pastoral landscape provides opportunities for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Despite its tranquil rural setting, Childerley benefits from its proximity to Cambridge. This allows residents to easily access amenities and services in the city, including schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers.

In conclusion, Childerley is a charming village in Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful countryside lifestyle with historical landmarks, agricultural landscapes, and a strong sense of community.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.236313/-0.01567052 or Grid Reference TL3561. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scotland Farm entrance Looking west from Scotland Road, Dry Drayton. Time about 5pm.
Scotland Farm entrance
Looking west from Scotland Road, Dry Drayton. Time about 5pm.
Power line north of Childerley Hall Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Power line north of Childerley Hall
Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
The chapel at Childerley Hall A private chapel, but opened for Christmas and Harvest Festival services, apparently. The rest of the hall looks interesting, but not much is visible without trespassing.
The chapel at Childerley Hall
A private chapel, but opened for Christmas and Harvest Festival services, apparently. The rest of the hall looks interesting, but not much is visible without trespassing.
LPG store, Childerley Hall farm Formerly a grain store (note the stilts designed to raise it away from the rats), this building now holds more explosive contents.
LPG store, Childerley Hall farm
Formerly a grain store (note the stilts designed to raise it away from the rats), this building now holds more explosive contents.
Field scale lysimeters A lysimeter measures water penetration in the soil, apparently. The things you learn through Geograph.
Field scale lysimeters
A lysimeter measures water penetration in the soil, apparently. The things you learn through Geograph.
Derelict building at Battle Gate This is at the end of the southern road out of Boxworth which can be driven down, but not beyond this point. The surrounding fields are on one of the highest parts of the clay 'uplands' (nearby spot height is 67m) which form the southern border of the Fens.
Derelict building at Battle Gate
This is at the end of the southern road out of Boxworth which can be driven down, but not beyond this point. The surrounding fields are on one of the highest parts of the clay 'uplands' (nearby spot height is 67m) which form the southern border of the Fens.
Line of the Greenwich Meridian The Greenwich Meridian intersects the bend in the footpath marked by the yellow tipped sign and passes directly under the central electricity pylon. This view is true north (and not grid north!).
Line of the Greenwich Meridian
The Greenwich Meridian intersects the bend in the footpath marked by the yellow tipped sign and passes directly under the central electricity pylon. This view is true north (and not grid north!).
Footpath and field boundary Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Footpath and field boundary
Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Footpath to nowhere The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Footpath to nowhere
The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Courses for horses Horse jumping practice ring at Bird's Pastures Farm, near Knapwell. The surface of the practice ring is made from chopped up car tyres. Very green.
Courses for horses
Horse jumping practice ring at Bird's Pastures Farm, near Knapwell. The surface of the practice ring is made from chopped up car tyres. Very green.
Farmland The edge of a wheat (I think) field near Bird's Pastures Farm.
Farmland
The edge of a wheat (I think) field near Bird's Pastures Farm.
Old orchard near Childerley This small stand of old apple trees sits central to the grid square by the road to Childerley Hall.
Old orchard near Childerley
This small stand of old apple trees sits central to the grid square by the road to Childerley Hall.
Road to Childerley Gate A ploughed field beside a well-maintained estate road.
Road to Childerley Gate
A ploughed field beside a well-maintained estate road.
Fields of Rectory Farm A view back towards Dry Drayton from the footpath from Dry Drayton towards Lolworth
Fields of Rectory Farm
A view back towards Dry Drayton from the footpath from Dry Drayton towards Lolworth
Footpath to Childerley from Dry Drayton The footpath is muddy in the winter and a battle between towering rape crops in the summer!
Footpath to Childerley from Dry Drayton
The footpath is muddy in the winter and a battle between towering rape crops in the summer!
Concreted area by Battle Gate Road The concrete pad was laid down in the Second World War as a base for a search light that formed part of the air defences for Cambridge. It is now used for general agricultural hard standing.
Concreted area by Battle Gate Road
The concrete pad was laid down in the Second World War as a base for a search light that formed part of the air defences for Cambridge. It is now used for general agricultural hard standing.
Footpath and power lines south of Boxworth The power lines connect <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/222025">TL1857 : Little Barford Power Station</a> near St Neots to the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/654296">TL4561 : Arbury Grid Substation Project</a> in north Cambridge.
Footpath and power lines south of Boxworth
The power lines connect TL1857 : Little Barford Power Station near St Neots to the TL4561 : Arbury Grid Substation Project in north Cambridge.
Pathfinder Long Distance Walk sign A 46-mile loop, this walk links the historic RAF Pathfinder stations at Wyton, Graveley, Oakington and Warboys.
Pathfinder Long Distance Walk sign
A 46-mile loop, this walk links the historic RAF Pathfinder stations at Wyton, Graveley, Oakington and Warboys.
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Childerley is located at Grid Ref: TL3561 (Lat: 52.236313, Lng: -0.01567052)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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