Ellington

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Ellington

Ellington is a civil parish located in the district of Huntingdonshire, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Huntingdon and 16 miles northwest of the city of Cambridge. The parish covers an area of about 1,200 acres and has a population of around 400 people.

The village of Ellington is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, farmlands, and small waterways. It has a charming rural character and offers a tranquil and peaceful environment for its residents. The parish is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional cottages, modern houses, and a few local businesses.

Ellington is known for its strong sense of community and has a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a beautiful medieval church, St. Mary's Church, which has been a focal point of the village for centuries.

The parish is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via a network of roads. The A14, a major road in the region, runs nearby, providing convenient access to Huntingdon, Cambridge, and beyond. Additionally, Ellington is served by regular bus services, making it easily accessible for those without private transportation.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Grafham Water, a large reservoir, is a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts. The beautiful countryside also provides a stunning backdrop for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Ellington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.329796/-0.297181 or Grid Reference TL1671. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Postbox at Ellington

PE28 101. Royal Mail list this box as 'Ellington'.

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Ben Burgess Farm Machinery

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Grafham Road, Ellington

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Woolley Hill

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Green on Grafham Road, Ellington

If anywhere I have seen reminds me of Camberwick Green it is here.

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Converted farm buildings on Thrapston Road, Ellington

From the end of the High Street

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Grafham Road at Ellington Thorpe

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Field by Grafham Road, Ellington Thorpe

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High Street, Ellington

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All Saints church, Ellington

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Parsons Drive, Ellington

A small housing estate which is not densely packed and has retained some mature trees

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Thrapston Road, Ellington

The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby. The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992. Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century. Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further. Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1. Link

Chris's British Road Directory Link

Wikipedia

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All Saints' Church spire at Ellington, near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire

This photo shows a view towards All Saints' Church. The 14th-century spire is visible through the trees. Leaving the A14 Eastbound at Junction 20 the slip road brings you to a roundabout. Turning right at this roundabout from the A14 takes you to Ellington using the bridge over the A14. This is the location of the photo.

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