Bluntisham

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Bluntisham

St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021
St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Bluntisham is a civil parish located in the district of Huntingdonshire, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Huntingdon and 5 miles north-west of St. Ives. The parish covers an area of around 1,200 acres and is home to a population of around 2,500 people.

The village of Bluntisham is situated on the eastern bank of the Great Ouse River. It has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The name "Bluntisham" is believed to derive from the Old English words "blunt" meaning "blunt" or "rounded," and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village."

The village is mainly residential, with a mix of housing styles ranging from old thatched cottages to modern developments. It has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of local shops and businesses. The village also boasts a historic church, St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Bluntisham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and boating. The Great Ouse River provides a picturesque backdrop for the village, and there are several nature reserves and wildlife habitats in the area, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Overall, Bluntisham is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich historical heritage. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Bluntisham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.348388/-0.008423 or Grid Reference TL3574. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021
St Mary, Bluntisham: late September 2021
Approaching the junction of the A1123 with Holliday's Road
Approaching the junction of the A1123 with Holliday's Road
Bluntisham Waste Recycling Centre Clearing up after Christmas, in the rain
Bluntisham Waste Recycling Centre
Clearing up after Christmas, in the rain
Houses at Bluntisham A semi-detached pair at the junction of Holliday's Road with Rectory Road [A1123]. The RH one looks as if it has nest boxes for swifts, or other birds, under the eaves?
Houses at Bluntisham
A semi-detached pair at the junction of Holliday's Road with Rectory Road [A1123]. The RH one looks as if it has nest boxes for swifts, or other birds, under the eaves?
Bank of the Great Ouse
Bank of the Great Ouse
Conveyor belt into Hanson site The quarry is currently a mile and a half away across the river.
Conveyor belt into Hanson site
The quarry is currently a mile and a half away across the river.
Bridleway to Bluntisham Road
Bridleway to Bluntisham Road
Reserve path at Needingworth Lakes Looking towards the processing for the Hanson sand and gravel quarry.
Reserve path at Needingworth Lakes
Looking towards the processing for the Hanson sand and gravel quarry.
River Great Ouse
River Great Ouse
Bluntisham House
Bluntisham House
Path to Bluntisham
Path to Bluntisham
Horse paddocks by Bluntisham
Horse paddocks by Bluntisham
Needingworth Park New housing development. The site was previously animal sheds.
Needingworth Park
New housing development. The site was previously animal sheds.
Needingworth Park New housing development. The site was previously animal sheds.
Needingworth Park
New housing development. The site was previously animal sheds.
Conveyor belt over the Great Ouse at Brownshill Staunch Carrying sand and gravel from the quarry to the processing plant, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7387989">TL3873 : Hanson Aggregates Needingworth Quarry</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7359821">TL3672 : Conveyor belt into Hanson site</a>
Conveyor belt over the Great Ouse at Brownshill Staunch
Carrying sand and gravel from the quarry to the processing plant, see TL3873 : Hanson Aggregates Needingworth Quarry and TL3672 : Conveyor belt into Hanson site
Public footpath by the Great Ouse Along the raised bank of the river.
Public footpath by the Great Ouse
Along the raised bank of the river.
Needingworth Gravel Pits See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4344481">TL3572 : Needingworth Gravel Pits</a> for an earlier view.
Needingworth Gravel Pits
See TL3572 : Needingworth Gravel Pits for an earlier view.
Footpath through Needingworth Gravel Pits
Footpath through Needingworth Gravel Pits
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Bluntisham is located at Grid Ref: TL3574 (Lat: 52.348388, Lng: -0.008423)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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