Caldecote

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Caldecote

Filling station at Childerley Gate This one will be a historical record of fuel prices in mid-2005!

The road was A428, superseded about a year later by a new dual-carriageway immediately to the north.
Filling station at Childerley Gate Credit: Toby Speight

Caldecote is a civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated around 7 miles west of the city of Cambridge and covers an area of approximately 6 square miles. With a population of around 1,500, it is a relatively small parish.

The village of Caldecote itself is a charming and picturesque settlement, characterized by its traditional thatched cottages and beautiful countryside views. It has a strong sense of community and offers a peaceful and tranquil living environment for its residents.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A428 road runs through Caldecote, providing easy access to Cambridge, Bedford, and St Neots. The village also benefits from regular bus services, making it convenient for residents to travel to nearby areas.

Caldecote has several amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a community center, and a local shop. The parish also boasts a picturesque church, St. Michael's, which dates back to the 12th century and adds to the historic charm of the area.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Bourn Golf Club provides a venue for golf enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sport.

Overall, Caldecote is a peaceful and picturesque civil parish that offers a close-knit community, beautiful countryside views, and convenient access to nearby towns and cities.

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Caldecote Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.203042/-0.025921 or Grid Reference TL3557. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Filling station at Childerley Gate This one will be a historical record of fuel prices in mid-2005!

The road was A428, superseded about a year later by a new dual-carriageway immediately to the north.
Filling station at Childerley Gate
This one will be a historical record of fuel prices in mid-2005! The road was A428, superseded about a year later by a new dual-carriageway immediately to the north.
Bourne airfield
Bourne airfield
Burr Elm Court, Caldecote A modern office building containing three units, built in keeping with the local farm buildings.
Burr Elm Court, Caldecote
A modern office building containing three units, built in keeping with the local farm buildings.
Building the village shop, Highfields Highfields (also known as Highfields Caldecote - the old village of Caldecote is a mile to the south) is a rapidly expanding community. At the time the photo was taken the village had just undergone a major development that had seen its population treble; only then did the developers start to build the village shop, saving the residents a drive of several miles. The road through the village has 14 notoriously vicious speed bumps; the mini roundabout is also part of the traffic 'calming' measures.
Building the village shop, Highfields
Highfields (also known as Highfields Caldecote - the old village of Caldecote is a mile to the south) is a rapidly expanding community. At the time the photo was taken the village had just undergone a major development that had seen its population treble; only then did the developers start to build the village shop, saving the residents a drive of several miles. The road through the village has 14 notoriously vicious speed bumps; the mini roundabout is also part of the traffic 'calming' measures.
Hardwick Wood Managed as a nature reserve (no public access). Taken from the footpath at 350570.
Hardwick Wood
Managed as a nature reserve (no public access). Taken from the footpath at 350570.
Stubble fields, Caldecote Looking west towards Bourn. It looks as if one of the fields has already been ploughed.
Stubble fields, Caldecote
Looking west towards Bourn. It looks as if one of the fields has already been ploughed.
Conservation belt with teasels, Hardwick, Cambs View E towards Asplin's Farm.
Conservation belt with teasels, Hardwick, Cambs
View E towards Asplin's Farm.
Farmland N of Toft, Cambs View NW towards Wood Farm from Hardwick Road.
Farmland N of Toft, Cambs
View NW towards Wood Farm from Hardwick Road.
Farmland SW of Hardwick, Cambs View W across fields of winter wheat and a gentle valley with an un-named tributary of the Bourn Brook draining the Chalky Boulder Clay plateau; the Greenwich Meridian crosses the nearer field.
Farmland SW of Hardwick, Cambs
View W across fields of winter wheat and a gentle valley with an un-named tributary of the Bourn Brook draining the Chalky Boulder Clay plateau; the Greenwich Meridian crosses the nearer field.
Port Way bridleway S of Hardwick, Cambs View W.
Port Way bridleway S of Hardwick, Cambs
View W.
Harcamlow Way near Caldecote Taken on a very cold and frosty February morning
Harcamlow Way near Caldecote
Taken on a very cold and frosty February morning
Farm road, close to Bourn
Farm road, close to Bourn
Approach road to a farm called The Grange
Approach road to a farm called The Grange
Tennis courts off Thorny Way
Tennis courts off Thorny Way
View across fields
View across fields
Close-up of plant in field There are several large fields full of this plant between Toft and Hardwick.  The blue flowers, burgundy stems and purple "hairs" give an impression of a mauve field.  Could be some kind of flax?  Not so; Alan Fryer informs me that it is borage.
Close-up of plant in field
There are several large fields full of this plant between Toft and Hardwick. The blue flowers, burgundy stems and purple "hairs" give an impression of a mauve field. Could be some kind of flax? Not so; Alan Fryer informs me that it is borage.
Mauve field! There are several large fields full of this plant between Toft and Hardwick.  The blue flowers, burgundy stems and purple "hairs" give an impression of a mauve field.  Could be some kind of flax? Apparently not; Alan Fryer informs me that it is borage.
Mauve field!
There are several large fields full of this plant between Toft and Hardwick. The blue flowers, burgundy stems and purple "hairs" give an impression of a mauve field. Could be some kind of flax? Apparently not; Alan Fryer informs me that it is borage.
Bourn Airfield old fire station Bourn Airfield old fire station, Broadway, Bourn, Cambridgeshire, is now used by a supplier of plastic garden furniture
Bourn Airfield old fire station
Bourn Airfield old fire station, Broadway, Bourn, Cambridgeshire, is now used by a supplier of plastic garden furniture
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Caldecote is located at Grid Ref: TL3557 (Lat: 52.203042, Lng: -0.025921)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Post Box
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Post Box
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Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CB23 252
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Grit Bin
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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