Barton

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Barton

Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Site and Memorial Lodge, Comberton Road, Cambs The Arbory Trust site at Barton is the first of its kind and will eventually cover some 38 acres.
Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Site and Memorial Lodge, Comberton Road, Cambs Credit: Rodney Burton

Barton is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated about 6 miles west of the city of Cambridge, it covers an area of approximately 6.3 square kilometers. The parish is bordered by the villages of Comberton, Haslingfield, and Harlton.

Barton has a population of around 1,000 residents, according to the latest census data. The community is predominantly rural, with a mix of residential, agricultural, and open green spaces. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and farmland, offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

The village itself is a small, tight-knit community with a charming and historic atmosphere. It has a few amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. While Barton does not have its own train station, it is well-connected to nearby towns and cities through a reliable bus service.

The parish is home to several notable landmarks and points of interest. One such landmark is Barton Hall, a 16th-century manor house that has been converted into a hotel and conference center. The parish also boasts Barton Nature Reserve, a protected area of wildlife and natural beauty, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching.

Overall, Barton, Cambridgeshire, offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, while still providing easy access to the amenities and attractions of nearby towns and cities.

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Barton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.186115/0.055927 or Grid Reference TL4056. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Site and Memorial Lodge, Comberton Road, Cambs The Arbory Trust site at Barton is the first of its kind and will eventually cover some 38 acres.
Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Site and Memorial Lodge, Comberton Road, Cambs
The Arbory Trust site at Barton is the first of its kind and will eventually cover some 38 acres.
Woodland burial site This is the Memorial Lodge of the Arbory Trust's burial site outside Barton. The area has been planted with trees which will grow into a respectable wood in 50 years or so.
Woodland burial site
This is the Memorial Lodge of the Arbory Trust's burial site outside Barton. The area has been planted with trees which will grow into a respectable wood in 50 years or so.
Footpath to Comberton This footpath starts at Lord's Bridge on the Wimpole Road (A603) and heads in a generally westerly direction. At this point the path leads northwards.
Footpath to Comberton
This footpath starts at Lord's Bridge on the Wimpole Road (A603) and heads in a generally westerly direction. At this point the path leads northwards.
Byway from Comberton The byway ends at this point, turning right as a footpath which leads to Lord's Bridge on the A603.
Byway from Comberton
The byway ends at this point, turning right as a footpath which leads to Lord's Bridge on the A603.
Stream in spate The Bourn Brook often floods into neighbouring fields and is close to doing so here.
Stream in spate
The Bourn Brook often floods into neighbouring fields and is close to doing so here.
Lord's Bridge This bridge carries the A603 Wimpole Road over Bourn Brook.
Lord's Bridge
This bridge carries the A603 Wimpole Road over Bourn Brook.
Farmland at Highfield Farm The farm is also a caravan and camping site (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.highfieldfarmtouringpark.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.highfieldfarmtouringpark.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ). This field on the north side of the property is a recreational facility for their customers.
Farmland at Highfield Farm
The farm is also a caravan and camping site (see LinkExternal link ). This field on the north side of the property is a recreational facility for their customers.
Foxglove Glade Part of the Arbory Trust woodland burial site
Foxglove Glade
Part of the Arbory Trust woodland burial site
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Flowers as well as trees are a feature of the woodland burial ground
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Flowers as well as trees are a feature of the woodland burial ground
Private Walk The white sign announces that this is a "Private Walk for Campers Only" (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/350432">TL3857 : Farmland at Highfield Farm</a>)
Private Walk
The white sign announces that this is a "Private Walk for Campers Only" (see TL3857 : Farmland at Highfield Farm)
Barn south of Barton Road
Barn south of Barton Road
Fieldscape with Radio Telescope
Fieldscape with Radio Telescope
Home Farm One of the MRAO radiotelescopes can be seen in the background
Home Farm
One of the MRAO radiotelescopes can be seen in the background
Horizon Park Offices to let on the Barton Road
Horizon Park
Offices to let on the Barton Road
Barton Road, Comberton Approaching the junction with Long Road
Barton Road, Comberton
Approaching the junction with Long Road
Long Road, Comberton Viewed from its junction with Barton Road, the road is very nearly dead straight all the way up to the old St Neots Road in TL3859
Long Road, Comberton
Viewed from its junction with Barton Road, the road is very nearly dead straight all the way up to the old St Neots Road in TL3859
Wheat field north of byway
Wheat field north of byway
Wheat field south of byway
Wheat field south of byway
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Barton is located at Grid Ref: TL4056 (Lat: 52.186115, Lng: 0.055927)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Barton
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 12:00
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Conkers Stores
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Henrich Zelinka
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Bus Stop
Foxcotte Fencing
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Foxcotte Fencing
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Bench
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Inscription: In memory of Rees & Gwyneth Evans Barton residents 1954-2017
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Backrest: yes
Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTHA ARMITAGE 1906-1996
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Bench
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Inscription: To John Boocock in recognition of his services to Barton Parish
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Bench
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Public Bookcase
Barton Booksharing Scheme
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Bicycle Parking
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Bench
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Inscription: Barton /w WI /w 1971 1981
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Running Fox Walks board 7
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Tourism: information
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Tourism: information
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Watering Place
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Barton
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Bicycle Parking
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Bicycle Parking
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
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