Wandlebury

Heritage Site in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Wandlebury

A spring morning on The Roman Road Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.
A spring morning on The Roman Road Credit: John Sutton

Wandlebury is a historic site located in Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately five miles south of the city of Cambridge and covers an area of 110 acres. The site is known for its rich heritage, encompassing ancient remains and natural beauty.

One of the notable features of Wandlebury is its Iron Age hillfort, which dates back to around 500 BC. The hillfort, protected by a series of ditches and ramparts, is believed to have served as a defensive settlement for the local community. It is one of the best-preserved hillforts in the region, providing valuable insights into prehistoric life.

In addition to the hillfort, Wandlebury is home to a variety of other archaeological remains, including burial mounds and a Roman villa. These remnants offer a glimpse into the area's past and the various civilizations that have occupied the site throughout history.

Beyond its historical significance, Wandlebury boasts stunning natural surroundings. The site is characterized by rolling hills, woodlands, and meadows, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. The diverse ecosystem supports a wide array of flora and fauna, and visitors can enjoy walking trails that wind through the picturesque landscape.

Wandlebury is managed by the Cambridge Past, Present & Future charity, which aims to preserve the site's heritage and promote its educational and recreational value. The organization provides guided tours, educational programs, and hosts events throughout the year, ensuring that Wandlebury remains accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages.

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Wandlebury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.158/0.185 or Grid Reference TL4953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A spring morning on The Roman Road Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.
A spring morning on The Roman Road
Bright and warm, with a lot of vivid greens.
Wheatfields on The Gogs Taken from just inside a gateway on The Roman Road on a fine morning in late April. Hill Farm is on the skyline in the centre, getting on for a mile away.
Wheatfields on The Gogs
Taken from just inside a gateway on The Roman Road on a fine morning in late April. Hill Farm is on the skyline in the centre, getting on for a mile away.
On Babraham Road in spring Looking towards Fulbourn on a fine morning in late April. This road serves farms and businesses near Fulbourn, but does not reach Babraham - beyond Lodge Farm (some way behind the camera) it becomes a footpath and joins The Roman Road.
On Babraham Road in spring
Looking towards Fulbourn on a fine morning in late April. This road serves farms and businesses near Fulbourn, but does not reach Babraham - beyond Lodge Farm (some way behind the camera) it becomes a footpath and joins The Roman Road.
Stubble on the Gogs Looking uphill towards Fox's Burrow Plantation from the track which runs from The Roman Road to the A1307.
Stubble on the Gogs
Looking uphill towards Fox's Burrow Plantation from the track which runs from The Roman Road to the A1307.
Stubble and big sky Harvest time in South Cambridgeshire, seen from a gap in the trees lining The Roman Road. The plantations at Lodge Farm are on the skyline.
Stubble and big sky
Harvest time in South Cambridgeshire, seen from a gap in the trees lining The Roman Road. The plantations at Lodge Farm are on the skyline.
Towards Signal Hill and Meggs Hill The skyline plantations are on Signal Hill (left) and Meggs Hill, two of the gentle Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge. The picture was taken from a field corner at the junction of The Roman Road (which the trees on the extreme left line) and Mile Road.
Towards Signal Hill and Meggs Hill
The skyline plantations are on Signal Hill (left) and Meggs Hill, two of the gentle Gog Magog Hills south-east of Cambridge. The picture was taken from a field corner at the junction of The Roman Road (which the trees on the extreme left line) and Mile Road.
Copley Hill in a dry summer Mid August in the drought summer of 2022 - and some of the leaves in the plantation on Copley Hill are turning while the rest have lost their high summer richness.
Copley Hill in a dry summer
Mid August in the drought summer of 2022 - and some of the leaves in the plantation on Copley Hill are turning while the rest have lost their high summer richness.
Stubble on The Gogs An August view from the bridle track from the A1307 to The Roman Road (ahead), skirting Wandlebury Country Park.
Stubble on The Gogs
An August view from the bridle track from the A1307 to The Roman Road (ahead), skirting Wandlebury Country Park.
Café sign on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park
Café sign on the edge of Wandlebury Country Park
A runner on The Roman Road Near Copley Hill on a mid-September afternoon - one of high cloud and some lengthy sunny spells.
A runner on The Roman Road
Near Copley Hill on a mid-September afternoon - one of high cloud and some lengthy sunny spells.
On The Roman Road in early autumn Looking south east on a cloudless Sunday morning in early October. Some leaves have turned in the last week.
On The Roman Road in early autumn
Looking south east on a cloudless Sunday morning in early October. Some leaves have turned in the last week.
The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves On the Gog Magog Hills, looking towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road on the first Saturday morning of December.
The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves
On the Gog Magog Hills, looking towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road on the first Saturday morning of December.
Roman Road walk Looking in the Cambridge direction on the cloudy first Saturday morning of December.
Roman Road walk
Looking in the Cambridge direction on the cloudy first Saturday morning of December.
Beet-loading at Hill Farm This sugar beet is probably bound for the sugar factory at Bury St Edmunds. This road leads across some of the more northerly Gog Magog Hills from the south-eastern edge of Cambridge to Fulbourn (ahead).
Beet-loading at Hill Farm
This sugar beet is probably bound for the sugar factory at Bury St Edmunds. This road leads across some of the more northerly Gog Magog Hills from the south-eastern edge of Cambridge to Fulbourn (ahead).
A cold morning on The Roman Road Looking uphill towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road, with the temperature below zero, as it had been all week. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7355096">TL5053 : The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves</a> was taken hereabouts eleven days before.
A cold morning on The Roman Road
Looking uphill towards the Cambridge end of The Roman Road, with the temperature below zero, as it had been all week. TL5053 : The Roman Road: dark sky and bright leaves was taken hereabouts eleven days before.
Snow, frost, fog and The Roman Road The line of frosted trees and bushes - lost in the mist to the right as it rises towards Copley Hill - marks the course of The Roman Road. This was a fiercely cold morning during the cold spell in mid December 2022.
Snow, frost, fog and The Roman Road
The line of frosted trees and bushes - lost in the mist to the right as it rises towards Copley Hill - marks the course of The Roman Road. This was a fiercely cold morning during the cold spell in mid December 2022.
The Roman Road near Copley Hill This is where Mile Road (offstage left) reaches The Roman Road. Wooded Copley Hill is across the field to the left of centre. Fog had cleared to the north, but not behind the camera - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7399903">TL5153 : Mist slowly clearing on The Roman Road</a>, taken a minute or so before.
The Roman Road near Copley Hill
This is where Mile Road (offstage left) reaches The Roman Road. Wooded Copley Hill is across the field to the left of centre. Fog had cleared to the north, but not behind the camera - see TL5153 : Mist slowly clearing on The Roman Road, taken a minute or so before.
Mist slowly clearing on The Roman Road I had come through thicker mist on the A1307 and Mile Road, but by the time I reached Copley Hill it was beginning to clear - less to the south-east, but much more to the north and north-west behind the camera (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7399900">TL5153 : The Roman Road near Copley Hill</a>, taken a minute or two later).
Mist slowly clearing on The Roman Road
I had come through thicker mist on the A1307 and Mile Road, but by the time I reached Copley Hill it was beginning to clear - less to the south-east, but much more to the north and north-west behind the camera (see TL5153 : The Roman Road near Copley Hill, taken a minute or two later).
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Wandlebury is located at Grid Ref: TL4953 (Lat: 52.158, Lng: 0.185)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Wandlebury
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Wandlebury Hill
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