Broad Green

Settlement in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Broad Green

Property NE of Upend: aerial 2022 Credit: Simon Tomson

Broad Green is a small village located in the district of South Cambridgeshire, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Cambridge, Broad Green is a rural settlement with a population of around 300 residents.

The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and charming farmland. It embodies the typical English countryside aesthetic, with its quaint cottages, thatched roofs, and well-maintained gardens. The area is renowned for its tranquility and peaceful atmosphere, offering a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Despite its small size, Broad Green has a strong sense of community, with various social activities and events taking place throughout the year. The village features a local pub, The Green Man, which acts as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. There is also a village hall that serves as a venue for community meetings and events.

Surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, Broad Green offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is well-connected to a network of footpaths and bridleways, allowing residents and visitors to explore the surrounding countryside by foot, bicycle, or horseback.

Overall, Broad Green provides a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. With its strong sense of community, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to nearby amenities, it is a desirable place to live for those looking to immerse themselves in the charm of the English countryside.

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Broad Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.207614/0.479257 or Grid Reference TL6959. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Property NE of Upend: aerial 2022

Simon Tomson

Big fields on the edge of Cambridgeshire

Looking east-southeast from the roadside opposite the farm on Upend Road. Suffolk is not far away.

John Sutton

Patterned ground on a field at Silverley, SE of Ashley: aerial 2022

Simon Tomson

Silverley to Ashley on the B1063

Gently rolling country on the eastern edge of Cambridgeshire.

John Sutton

Silverley: the ruins of All Saints' Church

Silverley was once big enough to have an impressive church, but is now no more than a farm and a few cottages. The settlement shifted northwards, to Ashley, and the church was abandoned in the sixteenth century. Only the ruined tower remains, in a copse. "Eminently picturesque in its decay. The interior especially fine, with the winding of the spiral stair ripped open" (Nikolaus Pevsner).

John Sutton

Silverley: cottage and copse

Now no more than a farm, a few cottages and a road junction, Silverley was once big enough to have an impressive church, whose ruined tower survives among the trees on the crest of the hill: TL7060 : Silverley: the ruins of All Saints' Church.

John Sutton

Nearing Silverley

This is the road from Cheveley and Broad Green. There's a hint of TL7060 : Silverley: the ruins of All Saints' Church among the trees just to the right of the signpost.

John Sutton

Road from Woodditton to Ashley

Keith Edkins

Well Cottage, Upend

Cottage possibly C17. Timber framed and plastered - described on the listed building register with corrugated iron roof but now thatched. Grade II listed.

Keith Edkins