Castle Camps

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Castle Camps

Five miles to Haverhill In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk, — Five miles to Haverhill Credit: John Sutton

Castle Camps is a civil parish situated in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is located about 13 miles southeast of the city of Cambridge and covers an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. The parish is predominantly rural, characterized by rolling countryside and scattered farmland.

The village of Castle Camps, after which the parish is named, is the primary settlement within the area. It is a small, picturesque village with a population of around 500 people. The village is known for its historic castle ruins, which date back to the 11th century and provide a glimpse into its medieval past. The castle was once a significant stronghold during the Norman period, and its remnants now serve as a popular tourist attraction.

In addition to the castle ruins, Castle Camps boasts several other notable landmarks. St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval church with a distinctive bell tower, is a prominent feature in the village. The parish also includes a village hall, a primary school, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The parish is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and bridleways, allowing visitors and locals to explore the stunning landscapes and enjoy the tranquility of rural Cambridgeshire.

Overall, Castle Camps, with its rich history, charming village, and picturesque countryside, offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.05955/0.362373 or Grid Reference TL6242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Five miles to Haverhill In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,

Five miles to Haverhill

In a south-eastern wedge of Cambridgeshire, on the edges of Essex and Suffolk,

On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon

On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon

Riders on a quiet lane The cyclist was making for Steventon End and Ashdon. The riders were heading towards Camps Hall. The sun was briefly behind high cloud, but a minute or so later the view from further up the hill was much brighter: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7579846">TL6043 : On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon</a>.

Riders on a quiet lane

The cyclist was making for Steventon End and Ashdon. The riders were heading towards Camps Hall. The sun was briefly behind high cloud, but a minute or so later the view from further up the hill was much brighter: TL6043 : On the way to Steventon End and Ashdon.

Sunlight, shadow, woodland and rolling fields A late-August morning of high, fast-moving cloud, bright sunlight and shifting shadows. This is the lane from Camps Hall to Steventon End, in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Sunlight, shadow, woodland and rolling fields

A late-August morning of high, fast-moving cloud, bright sunlight and shifting shadows. This is the lane from Camps Hall to Steventon End, in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Camps Hall to Steventon End The road to Steventon End has just crossed a stream which is one of the easternmost tributaries of the many-stranded eastern arm of the River Cam network.

Camps Hall to Steventon End

The road to Steventon End has just crossed a stream which is one of the easternmost tributaries of the many-stranded eastern arm of the River Cam network.

Road junction at Camps Hall The road ahead, to Bartlow, follows one of the easternmost streams of the many-stranded River Cam, which rises near Castle Camps.

Road junction at Camps Hall

The road ahead, to Bartlow, follows one of the easternmost streams of the many-stranded River Cam, which rises near Castle Camps.

The road to Bartlow in August The road follows a stream which rises near Castle Camps and is one of the easternmost of the many strands of the complex River Cam network.

The road to Bartlow in August

The road follows a stream which rises near Castle Camps and is one of the easternmost of the many strands of the complex River Cam network.

Camps End: left to Bartlow, right to the Bumpsteads The words &quot;Together in The Camps&quot; are incised on the bench.

Camps End: left to Bartlow, right to the Bumpsteads

The words "Together in The Camps" are incised on the bench.

Camps End: Farm Cottage The timber-framed cottage is Grade II listed.

Camps End: Farm Cottage

The timber-framed cottage is Grade II listed.

Camps End: blue on the bend A pleasing timber-framed house with a slate roof.

Camps End: blue on the bend

A pleasing timber-framed house with a slate roof.

Cottages at Camps End On an otherwise sunny morning in late August the sun was briefly behind a scrap of high cloud.

Cottages at Camps End

On an otherwise sunny morning in late August the sun was briefly behind a scrap of high cloud.

Brownings House This Grade II listed timber-framed farmhouse of c 1700 is on a dead-end lane near Camps End, in a south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Brownings House

This Grade II listed timber-framed farmhouse of c 1700 is on a dead-end lane near Camps End, in a south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire.

Outside Spindleberry Cottage A bench is kindly provided for the use of elderly cyclists. The fingerpost points along a path which leads eventually to Castle Camps.

Outside Spindleberry Cottage

A bench is kindly provided for the use of elderly cyclists. The fingerpost points along a path which leads eventually to Castle Camps.

Sunlight, shadows and Spindleberry Cottage The sun was in the wrong quarter of the sky for a successful picture of the whole cottage, taken from the road - but I discovered that Jonathan Billinger had photographed it clearly in 2007: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/599020">TL6141 : Spindleberry Cottage</a>.

Sunlight, shadows and Spindleberry Cottage

The sun was in the wrong quarter of the sky for a successful picture of the whole cottage, taken from the road - but I discovered that Jonathan Billinger had photographed it clearly in 2007: TL6141 : Spindleberry Cottage.

At Charlwood Farm The farmhouse is Grade II listed, but not the outbuildings....

At Charlwood Farm

The farmhouse is Grade II listed, but not the outbuildings....

On the byway to Camps End A remote corner of Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

On the byway to Camps End

A remote corner of Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

Stubble, bales and sky A remote part of south-east Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

Stubble, bales and sky

A remote part of south-east Cambridgeshire on a fine late-August morning.

Lane, mast and fingerpost Public paths - part of a denese network in these remote parts - from Red Oaks Hill (left) to Drapers Green cross the lane from Olmstead Green to Castle Camps and Camps End.

Lane, mast and fingerpost

Public paths - part of a denese network in these remote parts - from Red Oaks Hill (left) to Drapers Green cross the lane from Olmstead Green to Castle Camps and Camps End.

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Castle Camps is located at Grid Ref: TL6242 (Lat: 52.05955, Lng: 0.362373)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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