Black Bank

Settlement in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Black Bank

Wood Fen, from the railway line The broad green stripe across the field on the left marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.
Wood Fen, from the railway line Credit: Christopher Hilton

Black Bank is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the market town of March, Black Bank is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 500 people. The housing in Black Bank consists mainly of charming cottages and traditional English homes, adding to the village's quaint and peaceful atmosphere. There are also a few local businesses, including a convenience store and a pub, providing essential services and a sense of community for the residents.

Black Bank benefits from its proximity to the nearby town of March, where residents can access a wider range of amenities such as supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good road links, making it an attractive location for commuters working in nearby towns and cities.

Nature lovers will appreciate the beautiful countryside surrounding Black Bank. The village is located close to the River Nene and is surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Black Bank, Cambridgeshire, is a charming and peaceful village that provides a high quality of life for its residents, with its idyllic setting, friendly community, and convenient access to nearby amenities.

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Black Bank Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.445869/0.257159 or Grid Reference TL5385. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wood Fen, from the railway line The broad green stripe across the field on the left marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.
Wood Fen, from the railway line
The broad green stripe across the field on the left marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.
Wood Fen, from the railway line
Wood Fen, from the railway line
Wood Fen, from the railway line The broad green stripe across the field in the middle distance marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.
Wood Fen, from the railway line
The broad green stripe across the field in the middle distance marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.
North Fen Drove, from the railway line
North Fen Drove, from the railway line
Ditch in North Fen, from the railway
Ditch in North Fen, from the railway
Ditch in Wood Fen, from the railway
Ditch in Wood Fen, from the railway
Beild Drove and Wood Fen, from the railway
Beild Drove and Wood Fen, from the railway
North Fen, from the railway line North Fen Drove can just been seen running from the right of the picture towards the central distance.
North Fen, from the railway line
North Fen Drove can just been seen running from the right of the picture towards the central distance.
View towards Ypres House, from the railway The barns in the centre mark the location of Ypres House.  Black Bank Road runs past the house on the right.
View towards Ypres House, from the railway
The barns in the centre mark the location of Ypres House. Black Bank Road runs past the house on the right.
View from the railway, east of Second Drove The house on the extreme left is on Second Drove; that on the right lies on Black Bank Road.
View from the railway, east of Second Drove
The house on the extreme left is on Second Drove; that on the right lies on Black Bank Road.
Laurel Farm, Main Drove, from the railway
Laurel Farm, Main Drove, from the railway
Laurel Farm, Main Drove, from the railway
Laurel Farm, Main Drove, from the railway
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Hereward Way Hereward Way footpath near Little Downham, Cambridgeshire.
Hereward Way
Hereward Way footpath near Little Downham, Cambridgeshire.
Muddy track off Furlong Drove Because of drainage problems, and the heavy farm machinery used in the area, tracks in the Fens are often deeply rutted.
Muddy track off Furlong Drove
Because of drainage problems, and the heavy farm machinery used in the area, tracks in the Fens are often deeply rutted.
Level crossing on Main Drove On the Ely to Peterborough line.
Level crossing on Main Drove
On the Ely to Peterborough line.
Farm on Bield Drove Bield Drove is one of the many cul-de-sac "droves" in this part of the Fens.
Farm on Bield Drove
Bield Drove is one of the many cul-de-sac "droves" in this part of the Fens.
Level crossing on Black Bank Road Over the Ely to Peterborough line, served by Central Trains.
Level crossing on Black Bank Road
Over the Ely to Peterborough line, served by Central Trains.
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Black Bank is located at Grid Ref: TL5385 (Lat: 52.445869, Lng: 0.257159)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Located within 500m of 52.445869,0.257159
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.4444177/0.2537943
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.4443965/0.2537522
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.4453859/0.253274
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.4502944/0.2579577
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4502355/0.2567453
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4487905/0.2593631
Post Box
Ref: CB6 81
Lat/Long: 52.4446355/0.2540478
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