Great House

Heritage Site in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Great House

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

Great House, Cambridgeshire is a historic heritage site located in the charming village of Great Shelford, approximately 5 miles south of Cambridge, England. The house, also known as The Manor, dates back to the 16th century and is a prime example of Tudor architecture.

Built with red brick and timber framing, Great House boasts an impressive three-story structure with a steeply pitched roof. The building showcases intricate detailing, such as decorative bargeboards, mullion windows, and a stunning chimney stack. These features make it a significant architectural gem from the Elizabethan era.

The interior of Great House is equally remarkable. Visitors can explore the grand hall, adorned with oak paneling and a magnificent fireplace, which serves as a focal point. The house also includes a drawing room, a library, and several bedrooms, each showcasing period furnishings and artwork.

Surrounding the house is a beautiful garden, which adds to the overall charm of the site. The garden features well-manicured lawns, vibrant flower beds, and mature trees. It provides a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the historic atmosphere.

Great House is open to the public, offering guided tours that provide insight into the history and architecture of the property. It is a popular destination for history enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and those seeking a glimpse into the past. The site also occasionally hosts events, such as open-air concerts and exhibitions, adding to its appeal as a cultural hub in the region.

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Great House Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.152/0.053 or Grid Reference TL4052. 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.
Barrington Quarry from adjacent footpath
Barrington Quarry from adjacent footpath
Bridleway to Barton Road Part of the bridleway that links the A603 Wimpole Road to Barton Road, north of Haslingfield.
Bridleway to Barton Road
Part of the bridleway that links the A603 Wimpole Road to Barton Road, north of Haslingfield.
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.
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.
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.
Footpath east of Harlton This is signed from the road, but the next sign has been knocked over.
Footpath east of Harlton
This is signed from the road, but the next sign has been knocked over.
Cemex Barrington Cement Plant One of the road tankers which have superseded rail transport can be seen at the back. These come as a nasty shock on narrow country roads!
Cemex Barrington Cement Plant
One of the road tankers which have superseded rail transport can be seen at the back. These come as a nasty shock on narrow country roads!
Orchid and Grasshopper The orchid is a Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). The grasshopper I cannot identify - I think it is an immature nymph. On Chapel Hill near the cement works.
Orchid and Grasshopper
The orchid is a Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). The grasshopper I cannot identify - I think it is an immature nymph. On Chapel Hill near the cement works.
View east from Chapel Hill
View east from Chapel Hill
Red Lion House, Harlton Unusual (presumably mock) timbering on this house on the High Street. For its neighbour to the right see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/838384">TL3952 : Cottage next to Red Lion House</a>
Red Lion House, Harlton
Unusual (presumably mock) timbering on this house on the High Street. For its neighbour to the right see TL3952 : Cottage next to Red Lion House
Cottage next to Red Lion House Probably c.1700 restored mid-late C20. Timber-framed, rendered; tiled roof. Original ridge stack with string course. Grade II listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=5&uid=51751" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=5&uid=51751">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> (names it as Elm Cottage).

The simple door in the porch replaced an unsympathetic large window in 2006, since the Images of England shot. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/default.aspx?pid=2&id=51751" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/default.aspx?pid=2&id=51751">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>
Cottage next to Red Lion House
Probably c.1700 restored mid-late C20. Timber-framed, rendered; tiled roof. Original ridge stack with string course. Grade II listed. LinkExternal link (names it as Elm Cottage). The simple door in the porch replaced an unsympathetic large window in 2006, since the Images of England shot. LinkExternal link
Thatched cottage, High Street Late C17. Timber-framed, plaster rendered, and long-straw thatch half hipped roof. Grade II listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=5&uid=51748" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?resourceID=5&uid=51748">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> (names it as Lyn Cottage)
Thatched cottage, High Street
Late C17. Timber-framed, plaster rendered, and long-straw thatch half hipped roof. Grade II listed. LinkExternal link (names it as Lyn Cottage)
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Great House is located at Grid Ref: TL4052 (Lat: 52.152, Lng: 0.053)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.1502372/0.0477719
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_a
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CB23 361
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.1500268/0.0563273
Frog End
Is In: Haslingfield
Place: locality
Source Ref Name: npe
Lat/Long: 52.1558031/0.0497983
Black Horse Farm
Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Old Name: site of Grove Farm (demolished in 1965)
Source Name: survey
Lat/Long: 52.152243/0.0468883
Willow Farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Place: farm
Source Name: survey
Lat/Long: 52.154009/0.0485958
Bus Stop
Badcock Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL001
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Badcock Road
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Badcock Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwpwg
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1496623/0.05796
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Fixme: May or may not be N of the t-junction
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL002
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Post Office
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: New Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwpwj
Naptan ShortCommonName: Post Office
Naptan Street: Barton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1537265/0.0492274
Bus Stop
Recreation Ground
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL003
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Recreation Ground
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Recreation Ground
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwpwm
Naptan Street: New Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1499829/0.0583
Bus Stop
Pates Close
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL004
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Pates Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Pates Close
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwpwp
Naptan Street: Barton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1558317/0.0502013
Bus Stop
Recreation Ground
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL006
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Recreation Ground
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Recreation Ground
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtad
Naptan Street: New Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1499743/0.0583625
Bus Stop
Chapel Hill
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL007
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Chapel Hill
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Chapel Hill
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtag
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1493691/0.0501249
Bus Stop
Fountain Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL008
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Fountain Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Lilac Close
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtaj
Naptan ShortCommonName: Fountain Lane
Naptan Street: Lilac Close
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.150093/0.0554631
Bus Stop
The Meadows
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL009
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: The Meadows
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: The Meadows
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtam
Naptan Street: New Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1527074/0.0540486
Bus Stop
School
Local Ref: OS
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL010
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: School
Naptan Crossing: School Lane
Naptan Indicator: os
Naptan Landmark: School
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtap
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1493336/0.0515058
Bus Stop
Barton Road
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL011
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Post Office
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Barton Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtat
Naptan ShortCommonName: Post Office
Naptan Street: New Road
Naptan Verified: no
Note: I think we can safely assume this stop is *on* New Road. Yes it is. The stop was called 'Post Office'. (The PO has moved to close to the 'Fountain Lane' bus stop.) Buses pick up and drop off at the stop in New Road.
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1535504/0.0495263
Bus Stop
Broad Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL013
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Broad Lane
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Broad Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtda
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1518247/0.0479268
Bus Stop
Broad Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL014
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Broad Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Broad Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtdg
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1519436/0.0478153
Bus Stop
Chapel Hill
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL015
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Chapel Hill
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Chapel Hill
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtdj
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1493049/0.050088
Bus Stop
The Meadows
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL016
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: The Meadows
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: The Meadows
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdwtdm
Naptan Street: New Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1526308/0.0539863
Bus Stop
Fountain Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL018
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Fountain Lane
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Lilac Close
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbgdwmd
Naptan ShortCommonName: Fountain Lane
Naptan Street: High street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1500552/0.0561709
Bus Stop
Badcock Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SHASL019
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Badcock Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Badcock Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbgdwmg
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1497454/0.0579015
Fixme: Bridleway sign pointing E towards Cantelupe Farm
Lat/Long: 52.1512649/0.0582522
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1536385/0.0559507
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1541604/0.0590085
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1534248/0.0576138
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1539286/0.0542062
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Material: metal
Maxwidth: 1.2
Motor Vehicle: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1509845/0.0504233
Haslingfield
Historic: monument
Inscription: This sign commemorates the visit of Queen Elizabeth I to Haslingfield in 1564. Queen Elizabeth spent the night at Haslingfield Manor House, then home to the Wendy Family. Sir Thomas Wendy had served as her personal physician, as well as to her father King
Start Date: 1984-09-29
Lat/Long: 52.1500838/0.0523421
Parking
Lat/Long: 52.1493084/0.0566455
Material: wood
Pole: transition
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1484114/0.0499728
Addr City: Haslingfield
Addr Housenumber: 21
Addr Postcode: CB23 1JE
Addr Street: Church Street
Disused Shop: yes
Old Name: The Little Pantry
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 52.1495126/0.0495466
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CB23 362
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.1538261/0.0493067
Public Bookcase
Haslingfield Book Exchange
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Defibrillator Location: red telephone box on High Street, Haslingfield
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: telephone has been removed, but box has defibrillator and community library
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Ref GB The Circuit: B8439F42-26CD-434B-A4AA-B05800833B89
Lat/Long: 52.1501879/0.0556699
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.1515018/0.04786
Post Office
Haslingfield Post Office
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: CB23 1LT
Addr Street: Fountain Lane
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Ref Pol Id: 1171
Lat/Long: 52.150122/0.0563628
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.1500885/0.0526376
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: This seat is in memory of lifelong cyclist Joan Wooldridge 1944 - 2011 and for the cyclists of Cambridge CTC who have met in Haslingfield since 1990.
Material: wood
Openbenches Id: 22963
Lat/Long: 52.1501872/0.0522706
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.1498782/0.0500336
Leisure: picnic_table
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.1499501/0.0499688
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.1498718/0.0505513
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.149886/0.0501711
Advertising: board
Lat/Long: 52.1501802/0.0557079
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Material: metal
Maxwidth: 1.2
Motor Vehicle: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.150697/0.0511497
Access: private
Door: hinged
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1513033/0.0505367
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.1497678/0.0591205
Clock
Haslingfield Millennium Sundial
Display: sundial
Note: "Use it by becoming its gnomon!"
Support: ground
Lat/Long: 52.1500389/0.0524095
Bicycle Parking
Access: destination
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.1500722/0.0562586
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 52.1497806/0.0589358
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.1496719/0.058389
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.1514837/0.0601539
Information: route_marker
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.1540341/0.0581168
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.1526049/0.0546232
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.1552795/0.0501654
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.1547446/0.0545186
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1550762/0.051827
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1556843/0.0516808
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.1563557/0.0515172
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