West End

Settlement in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

West End

St John the Baptist, Somersham: late September 2021
St John the Baptist, Somersham: late September 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

West End is a small village located in the district of Huntingdonshire in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles to the west of the town of St. Neots, West End is a rural area known for its picturesque landscapes and peaceful atmosphere.

The village is home to a close-knit community of around 500 residents, who enjoy the tranquility and charm of the countryside. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, with vast fields and meadows providing a scenic backdrop to the village.

West End boasts a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. The village has a pub, The Three Horseshoes, which serves as a social hub for locals and visitors alike. There is also a small convenience store that provides essential groceries and daily necessities.

The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A428 road runs through West End, providing easy access to St. Neots, Cambridge, and Bedford. The nearby St. Neots train station offers regular services to London and other major cities.

West End benefits from its proximity to the River Great Ouse, which attracts nature enthusiasts and offers opportunities for boating and fishing. The surrounding countryside also provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the outdoors.

Overall, West End is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle with easy access to nearby amenities and transport links.

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West End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.381931/-0.009764343 or Grid Reference TL3577. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St John the Baptist, Somersham: late September 2021
St John the Baptist, Somersham: late September 2021
St John the Baptist, Somersham: churchyard
St John the Baptist, Somersham: churchyard
St John the Baptist, Somersham: gravestone
St John the Baptist, Somersham: gravestone
Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1086 High Street in Somersham Located on an island on the southeast side of the crossroads of the B1086 High Street, Church Street and Parkhall Road in Somersham parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. 

Milestone Society National ID: HU_TL3677
Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1086 High Street in Somersham
Located on an island on the southeast side of the crossroads of the B1086 High Street, Church Street and Parkhall Road in Somersham parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. Milestone Society National ID: HU_TL3677
Somersham, West End Farm buildings and pasture.
Somersham, West End
Farm buildings and pasture.
Full moon at Somersham Looking south from Heath View Close.
Full moon at Somersham
Looking south from Heath View Close.
Buildings at Park Farm On the B1086 south of Somersham.
Buildings at Park Farm
On the B1086 south of Somersham.
Course of old railway Looking NW along the old Great Eastern Railway, Somersham to Warboys and Ramsey.
The line opened in 1848. Now a golf course but this section is used as the Rothschild Way and Pathfinder Way long distance paths.
See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4703849">TL3678 : Flooded former railway cutting in Somersham, Cambridgeshire</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4187981">TL3678 : Course of former railway, Somersham, Hunts</a>
Course of old railway
Looking NW along the old Great Eastern Railway, Somersham to Warboys and Ramsey. The line opened in 1848. Now a golf course but this section is used as the Rothschild Way and Pathfinder Way long distance paths. See also TL3678 : Flooded former railway cutting in Somersham, Cambridgeshire TL3678 : Course of former railway, Somersham, Hunts
The B1089 meets the B1086 west of Somersham Rural road junction.
The B1089 meets the B1086 west of Somersham
Rural road junction.
Farm barn, near Somersham Off Heath View Close.
Farm barn, near Somersham
Off Heath View Close.
Farmland at Somersham Looking south from Heath View Close. Note two water towers on the right in the distance at Bluntisham in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL3675">TL3675</a>.
Farmland at Somersham
Looking south from Heath View Close. Note two water towers on the right in the distance at Bluntisham in TL3675.
High Street, Somersham View looking east along Somersham High Street towards the junction with Church Street.
High Street, Somersham
View looking east along Somersham High Street towards the junction with Church Street.
St John The Baptist Church, Somersham View of the church from Church Street.
St John The Baptist Church, Somersham
View of the church from Church Street.
Somersham Lakes
Somersham Lakes
Somersham Lakes with housing estate in background Despite the apparent autumnal nature of this picture, it was actually taken in spring.  Evidence of the seasons becoming disturbed, perhaps?
Somersham Lakes with housing estate in background
Despite the apparent autumnal nature of this picture, it was actually taken in spring. Evidence of the seasons becoming disturbed, perhaps?
Somersham Lakes
Somersham Lakes
Somersham Victory Hall
Somersham Victory Hall
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West End is located at Grid Ref: TL3577 (Lat: 52.381931, Lng: -0.009764343)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.381931,-0.009764343
Somersham Millennium Stone
Historic: memorial
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.381679/-0.0025484
Post Box
Note: I don't know if this is "active" or decommisioned. Probably the latter...
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3815171/-0.0033011
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3815949/-0.0036179
Disused Amenity: watering_place
Note: A water source - didn't seem to work when I was there.
Lat/Long: 52.3815791/-0.0036199
Note: A tap, don't know if it works.
Water Source: tap
Lat/Long: 52.3823265/-0.0038582
Post Box
Postal Code: PE28
Ref: PE28 199
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3823607/-0.0123298
Milestone
Note: Looks like an old historic milestone.
Lat/Long: 52.3817618/-0.0087582
Shepperds Terrace
Fixme: Not sure what street this is officially on, I think it might be a named building that's possibly logically on the high street.
Landuse: residential
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3828952/-0.0059317
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Note: Shares pole with Stagecoach sign.
Operator: Go Whippet
Public Transport: platform
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3828473/-0.0030139
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Note: 15 stops here.
Operator: Stagecoach
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.3828333/-0.0030112
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Note: 15 stops here.
Operator: Stagecoach
Public Transport: platform
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3827365/-0.0030507
Bus Stop
King Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HSOME015
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: King Street
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: King Street
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpwaw
Naptan ShortCommonName: King Street
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3828468/-0.0030399
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3802346/-0.0058098
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3804328/-0.0067352
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3808937/-0.0090199
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3811498/-0.0103167
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3799514/-0.0044338
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3814946/-0.0119542
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3806227/-0.0076605
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3813431/-0.0112676
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3838561/-0.0125446
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3856005/-0.0111744
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3847843/-0.0118258
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3808502/-0.015758
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3810164/-0.0149091
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3806709/-0.0165507
Power: transformer
Lat/Long: 52.3812056/-0.0139288
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3794403/-0.0052035
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3836381/-0.0076729
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3836678/-0.0088808
Power: transformer
Lat/Long: 52.3828547/-0.0130776
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3837666/-0.006714
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3836913/-0.0098603
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.3837472/-0.0114624
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.3812304/-0.0148647
Hattie's Map of Somersham
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 52.3817659/-0.0025093
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