Denton and Caldecote

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Denton and Caldecote

Wheat field and Ringmoor Spinney Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Denton and Caldecote is a civil parish located in the district of Huntingdonshire, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. The parish is situated about 8 miles northwest of the town of Huntingdon, and covers an area of approximately 5 square miles.

Denton and Caldecote is a rural area with a small population of around 250 residents. The parish is characterized by its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and charming villages. The landscape is mainly agricultural, with farms and fields dominating the scenery.

The village of Denton is the larger settlement within the civil parish, while Caldecote is a smaller hamlet located nearby. Both villages have a rich history, with evidence of settlement in the area dating back to the Roman period. The architecture in Denton and Caldecote reflects this history, with a mix of traditional thatched cottages and more modern houses.

The parish is well-connected, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The A141 road runs through the area, providing easy access to Huntingdon and the A1 motorway. There are also regular bus services, making it convenient for residents to travel to surrounding areas.

In terms of amenities, Denton and Caldecote have a few local businesses, including a village shop and a pub. The area is also known for its community spirit, with various social events and activities taking place throughout the year.

Overall, Denton and Caldecote offer a tranquil and idyllic living environment, combining rural charm with convenient access to nearby towns and cities.

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Denton and Caldecote Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.476735/-0.318812 or Grid Reference TL1487. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheat field and Ringmoor Spinney

Jonathan Thacker

Harvest time near to Lutton

Bikeboy

Dead tree on a corner

Bikeboy

Gates to Washingley Hall Farm

A deserted medieval village and a mote and bailey castle are both marked on the map. Today, apart from this pair of gates, there isn't a lot happening here.

Bikeboy

Beware of deer on Washingley Lane

Robin Webster

A growing crop and a spinney

Folksworth Spinney is across the field.

Robin Webster

Washingley Lane at the end of Bullock Road

David Howard

Bullock Road near Lutton

David Howard

Field by High Haden Road, Glatton

David Howard

Trees by High Haden Road, Glatton

David Howard

Bullock Road at Moonshine Gap

This location, 'Moonshine Gap', exists on 1880s maps, and seems to refer to the point where a track (the byway sign in this picture) led off Bullock Road. What does the name mean? Is it significant that this small section of Bullock Road is running along the Cambridgeshire-Northamptonshire boundary?

Tim Heaton

Redhill Road leading off Bullock Road

Taking Cycle Route 12 to Caldecote

Tim Heaton

Cycle Route 12 on Redhill Road

Tim Heaton

Kenny's Oak

On Redhill Road, with a view down to Caldecote. The oak is marked on the OS 1887 map. But who was Kenny? An article in the Waterbeach Community Association's 'Beach News' of September 2012 suggests that the oak was "... reputed to have been used as a gallows by a young boy when he committed suicide." Link

Tim Heaton

Entering Caldecote

Caldecote: "a place name found in various counties, meaning ‘cold cottage(s)’, with reference to poor construction, exposed situation, or clay soil ..." [A Dictionary of British Place Names]. I don't know why clay soil would make somewhere cold, but this area's geology is dominated by the Oxford Clay mudstones.

Tim Heaton

Caldecote; area of deserted village

Looking towards the former Church of St Mary Magdalene (bellcote on horizon); now a private house.

Tim Heaton

Partially mown verge, Caldecote Road

It is estimated that roadside verges account for about 1,000 square miles of land in the UK, and that less frequent mowing would bring a range of environmental benefits [The Guardian, 26 May 2021]. The section on the left has been mown to improve visibility from the junction of Washingley Road just behind the camera.

Tim Heaton