Benwick

Settlement in Cambridgeshire Fenland

England

Benwick

Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm
Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm Credit: Shaun Ferguson

Benwick is a small village located in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated about 13 miles northwest of the city of Cambridge and roughly 9 miles east of Peterborough. With a population of around 1,500 residents, Benwick is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by flat fenland landscapes and farmlands. The area is known for its rich agricultural heritage, with farming being an important part of the local economy. Benwick benefits from its proximity to the River Nene, which flows nearby and provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

Despite its small size, Benwick offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a community center, a post office, and a convenience store. The village also has a pub, providing a social hub for locals to gather and enjoy a drink or meal.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Benwick offers several recreational areas and green spaces. The village has a playing field, which is home to various sports clubs and hosts community events. There are also several footpaths and nature trails in the surrounding countryside, allowing residents to explore the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Benwick is a charming and peaceful village that offers a close-knit community, beautiful countryside, and a range of amenities for its residents.

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Benwick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.493498/-0.024131 or Grid Reference TL3490. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm
Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm
Ibberson's Drove down to Betty's Nose farm
Ibberson's Drove junction with B1096 Ibberson's Drove junction with B1096
Ibberson's Drove junction with B1096
Ibberson's Drove junction with B1096
Ploughing south of Benwick, Cambs The scene is viewed from the B1096, Ramsey Road; the soils have a dark humose surface after wastage of the former peat cover, and are classed as Downholland series, 'humic alluvial gley soils' developed in Fen Clay. The wheat harvest continues to the left and in the distance the drain is being mown.
Ploughing south of Benwick, Cambs
The scene is viewed from the B1096, Ramsey Road; the soils have a dark humose surface after wastage of the former peat cover, and are classed as Downholland series, 'humic alluvial gley soils' developed in Fen Clay. The wheat harvest continues to the left and in the distance the drain is being mown.
Road towards Marley Farm
Road towards Marley Farm
Fenland Drain Taken from the south east corner of TL3289
Fenland Drain
Taken from the south east corner of TL3289
Footpath to Households Farm Recently cut grass footpath to Households Farm
Footpath to Households Farm
Recently cut grass footpath to Households Farm
Great Lots Road track Great Lots Road track heading South from Benwick
Great Lots Road track
Great Lots Road track heading South from Benwick
Farmland on Benwich Mere This area of farmland was once a shallow lake, mere, and now it has been drained it sits below sea level
Farmland on Benwich Mere
This area of farmland was once a shallow lake, mere, and now it has been drained it sits below sea level
Households Farm on Benwick Mere Although still shown as a farm on O.S. mapping all the buildings appear to have been demolished when viewed on Google Earth
Households Farm on Benwick Mere
Although still shown as a farm on O.S. mapping all the buildings appear to have been demolished when viewed on Google Earth
Farmland track on Benwick Mere This area of farmland was once a shallow lake, mere, and now it has been drained it sits below sea level
Farmland track on Benwick Mere
This area of farmland was once a shallow lake, mere, and now it has been drained it sits below sea level
Doddington Road, Benwick The B1093, closed for a village fair at Doddington.
Doddington Road, Benwick
The B1093, closed for a village fair at Doddington.
Entrance to White Fen Farm A construction site on Whittlesey Road.
Entrance to White Fen Farm
A construction site on Whittlesey Road.
Roadside by White Fen Farm
Roadside by White Fen Farm
Turf Fen Looking north from Ramsey Road over the flat fenland landscape.
Turf Fen
Looking north from Ramsey Road over the flat fenland landscape.
Floods Ferry Road, Ranson Moor, March Approaching the junction with the B1093 Doddington Road at Copalder Corner
Floods Ferry Road, Ranson Moor, March
Approaching the junction with the B1093 Doddington Road at Copalder Corner
B1093 Doddington Road, Ranson Moor, March At the junction with Floods Ferry Road at Copalder Corner
B1093 Doddington Road, Ranson Moor, March
At the junction with Floods Ferry Road at Copalder Corner
Roadsigns on the B1093 Doddington Road At the junction with Floods Ferry Road at Copalder Corner
Roadsigns on the B1093 Doddington Road
At the junction with Floods Ferry Road at Copalder Corner
Floods Ferry Road, Foods Ferry At the junction with the B1093 Doddington Road at Copalder Corner
Floods Ferry Road, Foods Ferry
At the junction with the B1093 Doddington Road at Copalder Corner
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Benwick is located at Grid Ref: TL3490 (Lat: 52.493498, Lng: -0.024131)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Fenland

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.493498,-0.024131
Benwick
Place: village
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Bus Stop
Ramsey Road
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Bus Stop
Ramsey Road
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Bus Stop
Skeifs Row
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Post Box
HIGH STREET
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Pub
The Five Alls
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Lat/Long: 52.4972166/-0.023127
War Memorial
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Building: yes
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