Ailsworth

Settlement in Northamptonshire

England

Ailsworth

The Village Pound, The Drift, Sutton The plaque reads: &quot;Originally used to impound stray animals. These could be claimed by the owner on payment of a fine&quot; — The Village Pound, The Drift, Sutton Credit: Tim Heaton

Ailsworth is a village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the city of Peterborough and about 2 miles south of the village of Castor. The village is part of the civil parish of Ailsworth and Castor.

With a population of around 900 people, Ailsworth is a small and close-knit community. The village boasts a picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. It offers a peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle.

Ailsworth has a rich history, dating back to Roman times. Evidence of Roman occupation has been found in the area, including pottery and coins. The village is also known for its historic buildings, such as the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

In terms of amenities, Ailsworth has a few local shops and services, including a village pub and a community center. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and easy access to major roads.

Residents of Ailsworth can enjoy the surrounding natural beauty, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also within close proximity to Ferry Meadows Country Park, a popular recreational area offering lakes, woodlands, and various leisure facilities.

Overall, Ailsworth offers a charming and peaceful rural lifestyle, with a rich history and access to beautiful countryside.

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Ailsworth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.575756/-0.352896 or Grid Reference TL1198. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Village Pound, The Drift, Sutton

The plaque reads: "Originally used to impound stray animals. These could be claimed by the owner on payment of a fine"

Tim Heaton

Sutton Village, Cambs

Terry Butcher

Manor House At Manor Farm In Manor Lane

Michael Trolove

Electricity Sub-Station

Danger of death in Manor Road

Michael Trolove

House at Manor Farm, Sutton

Mat Fascione

Old Milestone by the A47, east of Wansford

Carved stone post by the A47, in parish of Sutton (Mid Bedfordshire District), 400m Nprth East of Sutton village West of roundabout, on the verge, on North side of road. Erected by the Wansford Road turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TO PETERBORO VI MILES Milestone Society National ID: NR_PBLE06

MW Hallett

Bridleway and farmland northeast of Castor

Iain Macaulay

Upton Church near Peterborough

Part of the Shrunken Medieval Village

Terry Butcher

Weir on the Nene Way

A pleasant walk can be made by following the Nene Way from Ferry Meadows Country Park along the river to Wansford, the home of the Nene Valley steam railway. This weir is just upstream from Water Newton mill. Let the train take the strain for the journey back.

Mike Bardill

Castor Mill Bridge - Nene Valley Railway

Castor mill bridge carries a quiet backroad over the preserved Nene Valley Railway. The bridge has seen much action over the years as a favourite location for film and video sets. On the Queen 'Breakthrough' pop video a steam locomotive is seen to smash its way through the blocked up bridge - the band are seen playing on an open wagon. In the 1995 James Bond film Goldeneye a heavily disguised ex British Railways class 20 diesel locomotive collides with a tank under the bridge in a spectacular stunt sequence.

Mike Bardill

Castor Church

The church of St Kyneburgha at Castor to the west of Peterborough. Castor is the location of an important Roman settlement and the Roman palace was the second largest Roman building in Britain. The church is built on the site of the Roman courtyard. The area was an important Roman industrial site where pottery known as 'Castor Ware' was produced.

Mike Bardill

Ailsworth Village Green

Ailsworth and its close neighbour Castor lie to the west of Peterborough. At one time this pleasant village scene would have been on the main road west from the city but the traffic now passes to the north on a modern bypass. The 'Station Rd' sign gives a clue as to where the road on the right used to lead. The station itself was about a mile from the village on what is now the Nene Valley Railway TL1197.

Mike Bardill

Castor Station (site of)

This is/was the site of Castor station. Hard to believe now but there would once have been typical country station buildings here manned by several staff. The village of Castor lies about a mile away to the north-east along a quiet backroad. The station is long gone but the steam trains are still here. The line is now the Nene Valley Railway and on 29th April 2006 B1 locomotive Mayflower is seen heading back to the railway's main centre at Wansford.

Mike Bardill

Open Farmland Between Sutton and Ailsworth

This photo emphasises the flat open farmland to the east of the village of Sutton. The square contains very little of note apart from the very south-west corner where the Nene Valley preserved steam railway crosses. This shot was taken from an open window on a steam train as it passed through the grid square.

Mike Bardill

Men on Powerlines

It is not often one sees men moving along high voltage powerlines. These three maintenance workers above the A47 are placing spacers. The power has been turned off.

Peter Standing

Southern entrance to Castor Hanglands NNR, a few miles west of Peterborough

The signs on the gate warn that Dexter cattle are grazing within the reserve. Elsewhere are signs warning walkers to be aware of the bull!

Terry McKenna

A47 at Ailsworth, Peterborough, looking west

The A47 looking west as it passes beneath Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough. The break in the central barrier serves as a crossing for pedestrians and is signed as such on each carriageway. The road is quiet on Sundays - anyone using this crossing at any other time, risks life or limb!

Terry McKenna

The road into Ailsworth

Helpston Road runs downhill into the village of Ailsworth, near Peterborough. The road narrows and levels out following a steep descent from the flyover crossing above the A47 just north of the village. The speed limit is often ignored, as I have confirmed on many occasions while walking pass the walls on the right.

Terry McKenna

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Ailsworth is located at Grid Ref: TL1198 (Lat: 52.575756, Lng: -0.352896)

Division: Soke of Peterborough

Unitary Authority: Peterborough

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Ailsworth

Place: village

Wikidata: Q2790414

Lat/Long: 52.5764037/-0.3497949

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Man Made: manhole

Manhole: drain

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Board Type: map;history

Information: board

Tourism: information

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Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 52.5757013/-0.3530569

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Post Box

Post Box Type: pillar

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Bus Stop

Bench: no

Bus: yes

Fixme: note

Naptan AtcoCode: 0590PGA721

Naptan NaptanCode: PETGATA

Note: Needs putting into route relations: Centrebus R47/47 Whissendine-Oakham-Pbo; Delaine 205 Stamford-Wittering-Pbo. Source:survey https://preview.tinyurl.com/y2luopt2 ; https://preview.tinyurl.com/y4bnkoe5. Appears to be a bi-directional stop

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Playground: structure

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Man Made: manhole

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Operator: Anglian Water