Boxworth

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Boxworth

Lolworth Church looking N
Lolworth Church looking N Credit: mym

Boxworth is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of the city of Cambridge and falls within the South Cambridgeshire district. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

With a population of around 250 people, Boxworth maintains a tight-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterized by its charming, traditional cottages and historic buildings, which add to its quintessential English countryside appeal. Boxworth is surrounded by farmland, contributing to its agricultural heritage and providing a scenic backdrop for leisurely walks and outdoor activities.

Despite its small size, Boxworth is well-served by amenities. The village boasts a community hall, which serves as a hub for various social events and gatherings. Additionally, there is a local pub that offers a warm and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. For educational needs, Boxworth benefits from its proximity to nearby villages and towns, which provide access to a range of schools and educational facilities.

Boxworth enjoys excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks such as the A14 and M11. This makes it an attractive location for commuters working in Cambridge, as well as those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle with convenient connections to urban centers.

Overall, Boxworth offers a charming and peaceful village lifestyle, surrounded by natural beauty, while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities and urban centers.

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Boxworth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.260039/-0.025251 or Grid Reference TL3464. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lolworth Church looking N
Lolworth Church looking N
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Boxworth, St Peter
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Knapwell, All Saints
Rolling wheat fields An overview of the arable fields that cover much of this grid square (taken from just outside the square looking in).
Rolling wheat fields
An overview of the arable fields that cover much of this grid square (taken from just outside the square looking in).
Power line north of Childerley Hall Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Power line north of Childerley Hall
Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Field scale lysimeters A lysimeter measures water penetration in the soil, apparently. The things you learn through Geograph.
Field scale lysimeters
A lysimeter measures water penetration in the soil, apparently. The things you learn through Geograph.
Field bean cultivation, Boxworth A bit of relief from the wheat that currently covers most of the land round here.
Field bean cultivation, Boxworth
A bit of relief from the wheat that currently covers most of the land round here.
Cambridge services Busy services off the busy A14
Cambridge services
Busy services off the busy A14
Road from Boxworth to Elsworth Taken from the layby, this shows the Boxworth-Elsworth road on the top of a fenland "hill" dropping 10m in 500m distance is the dip. Beyond are further fields and gentle hills typical of the area.
Road from Boxworth to Elsworth
Taken from the layby, this shows the Boxworth-Elsworth road on the top of a fenland "hill" dropping 10m in 500m distance is the dip. Beyond are further fields and gentle hills typical of the area.
Footpath and field boundary Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Footpath and field boundary
Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Hall Farm:  Meridian Zero The Greenwich Meridian passes through Hall Farm, the first prominent building in Lolworth as you approach along the track from Childerley.
Hall Farm: Meridian Zero
The Greenwich Meridian passes through Hall Farm, the first prominent building in Lolworth as you approach along the track from Childerley.
Memorial for Revd Arnold Kirke Smith Rector  of the Parish for 38 years before his death in 1927.
Memorial for Revd Arnold Kirke Smith
Rector of the Parish for 38 years before his death in 1927.
Boxworth
Boxworth
Footpath from Lolworth to Boxworth The footpath is wide and pleasant although there is an audible reminder of the  presence of A14 road less than a mile away.
Footpath from Lolworth to Boxworth
The footpath is wide and pleasant although there is an audible reminder of the presence of A14 road less than a mile away.
Footpath to nowhere The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Footpath to nowhere
The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Lolworth village The village hall is on the left and the wheelie bins show it's waste collection day.
Lolworth village
The village hall is on the left and the wheelie bins show it's waste collection day.
Children's recreation area A small plot at end of village with some play equipment.
Children's recreation area
A small plot at end of village with some play equipment.
Lolworth village hall The hall bears plaques for "Best kept village" awards.
Lolworth village hall
The hall bears plaques for "Best kept village" awards.
Show me another place!

Boxworth is located at Grid Ref: TL3464 (Lat: 52.260039, Lng: -0.025251)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

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Lat/Long: 52.2599509/-0.0250378
Post Box
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Pages Farm
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Bus Stop
School Lane
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Bus Stop
School Lane
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Bus Stop
Elsworth Road
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Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Elsworth Road
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Source: naptan_import
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Barrier: kissing_gate
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Barrier: kissing_gate
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Bench
Note: circule seat space for 12 people
Tree: yes
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Turning Circle
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Power: pole
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Public Bookcase
Boxworth Book Exchange
Booth: K6
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Boxworth
Man Made: village_sign
Source: survey
Tourism: artwork
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The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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