Abbotsley

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Abbotsley

Abbotsley is a civil parish located in the district of Huntingdonshire in Cambridgeshire, England. It is a small village situated approximately 8 miles west of St. Neots and 12 miles south of Huntingdon. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its rural charm and peaceful atmosphere.

Abbotsley is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a village hall, a primary school, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

The parish is predominantly agricultural, with fields and farmland surrounding the village. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Abbotsley is a quiet and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. With its historic charm and beautiful countryside, it is a popular destination for visitors seeking a taste of rural England.

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Abbotsley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.208747/-0.215869 or Grid Reference TL2258. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Margarets Church - Abbotsley

Photo taken after the two huge chestnut trees were cut back to reveal the Church in all its splendour. The church has undergone a long period of restoration bringing it back from near dereliction.

Steve Jaikens

New Row - High Street - Abbotsley

The farthest end dwelling was the Butchers and Grocers and the Post Office. It is now a house.

Steve Jaikens

Carved wooden Village Sign

This wooden Sign was donated by the Abbotsley Society in 1984 and is situated at Eight Bells corner. (Opposite the pub of the same name)

Steve Jaikens

Village Hall - Abbotsley

Above the door is a sign proclaiming "Best kept Village 1993"

Steve Jaikens

Farmland from Cambridge Road, Croxton, Cambs

– view SSE across the West Cambs Chalky Boulder Clay plateau towards Weald Medieval Village site.

Rodney Burton

Entrance to Wintringham Hall and Farm

Jeff Tomlinson

The long drive to Manor Farm

Jeff Tomlinson

RUPP through Hail Lane Plantation

Jeff Tomlinson

Track towards Hen Brook

Jeff Tomlinson

Overgrown footpath near Lansbury Farm

Footpath follows the course of a Roman road.

Jeff Tomlinson

Caldecote Manor Farm near Abbotsley

The farm buildings at the approach to the manor are hidden by the trees in the extensive garden - and there is a moat in there somewhere too.

David Sands

Footpath from Hail Lane Abbotsley to St Neots

The straighforward path in the picture has replaced the complex of paths marked on the map, probably due to agricultural rationalisation and disappearing hedges. The view north-westwards includes Lower Wintringham, hidden by trees on the skyline.

David Sands

Footpath from Eynesbury Hardwick to Abbotsley

A pleasant path across hilly fields towards Abbotsley. Eynesbury, where the path begins, is an ancient moated house, one of several in the district to survive, though these days its grounds feature a recently established golf course.

David Sands