Farcet

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Farcet

Farcet Fen Taken during a 'fen blow' when a strong wind picked up the loose, dry topsoil from the fields and swirled it around - creating 'drifts' everywhere, damaging crops and forcing soil particles in through tiny gaps in windowframes, car door seals etc. A right mess!
Farcet Fen Credit: Katie

Farcet is a civil parish located in the district of Huntingdonshire, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles south-west of the town of Peterborough, Farcet covers an area of about 3.9 square miles. It lies on the eastern bank of the River Nene and is bordered by the A1 road to the west.

The village of Farcet has a long history, dating back to at least the 12th century. It was once a farming community, but over the years it has developed into a residential area with a mix of modern and traditional housing. The parish includes several smaller settlements, including Stanground and Farcet Fen.

Farcet offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, a medical practice, and a post office. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, providing locals with convenient access to everyday necessities.

The surrounding countryside is characterized by open fields and farmland, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The area is also known for its wildlife, with several nature reserves nearby, including the Farcet Fen Nature Reserve.

Transport links in Farcet are well-established, with the A1 providing easy access to Peterborough, as well as other major cities such as Cambridge and London. The village also has good public transport connections, with regular bus services to nearby towns and villages.

Overall, Farcet offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, combining the charm of a rural village with the convenience of nearby amenities and transport links.

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Farcet Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.521485/-0.192035 or Grid Reference TL2293. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farcet Fen Taken during a 'fen blow' when a strong wind picked up the loose, dry topsoil from the fields and swirled it around - creating 'drifts' everywhere, damaging crops and forcing soil particles in through tiny gaps in windowframes, car door seals etc. A right mess!
Farcet Fen
Taken during a 'fen blow' when a strong wind picked up the loose, dry topsoil from the fields and swirled it around - creating 'drifts' everywhere, damaging crops and forcing soil particles in through tiny gaps in windowframes, car door seals etc. A right mess!
Milk and Water Drove, west of Pondersbridge From just outside The Plough public house, looking west.
Milk and Water Drove, west of Pondersbridge
From just outside The Plough public house, looking west.
Milk and Water Drove, west of Pondersbridge Looking east towards Pondersbridge. From outside The Plough pub.
Milk and Water Drove, west of Pondersbridge
Looking east towards Pondersbridge. From outside The Plough pub.
The Plough pub, Milk and Water Drove, west of Pondersbridge
The Plough pub, Milk and Water Drove, west of Pondersbridge
Osier Fen, Near Farcet From Conquest Drove looking SW.
Osier Fen, Near Farcet
From Conquest Drove looking SW.
Track near Farcet Fen On the track from Bedford's Barn Farm to Bradford or Froghall Bridge looking south. The farm building in the picture lies between the trig point and the bridge.
Track near Farcet Fen
On the track from Bedford's Barn Farm to Bradford or Froghall Bridge looking south. The farm building in the picture lies between the trig point and the bridge.
Road leading to Bedford's Barn Farm On Conquest Drove looking east.
Road leading to Bedford's Barn Farm
On Conquest Drove looking east.
Conquest Drove, near Farcet On Conquest Drove looking NW towards Marshall's farm.
Conquest Drove, near Farcet
On Conquest Drove looking NW towards Marshall's farm.
Johnson's Land, SE of Farcet On Conquest Drove looking NE along a dyke towards Park House Farm, Straight Drove.
Johnson's Land, SE of Farcet
On Conquest Drove looking NE along a dyke towards Park House Farm, Straight Drove.
From Straight Drove Looking NE towards Pondersbridge.
From Straight Drove
Looking NE towards Pondersbridge.
Farcet Fen Typical picture of this area, looking south.
Farcet Fen
Typical picture of this area, looking south.
Bradford or Froghall Bridge, near Farcet On the north bank of Black Ham (Drain) looking westerly towards Bradford or Froghall Bridge.
Bradford or Froghall Bridge, near Farcet
On the north bank of Black Ham (Drain) looking westerly towards Bradford or Froghall Bridge.
Bradford or Froghall Bridge, near Farcet Looking south, the concrete blocks stop the majority of traffic.
Bradford or Froghall Bridge, near Farcet
Looking south, the concrete blocks stop the majority of traffic.
North Western Cut (Drain), near Farcet Looking NE along the North Western Cut towards Bradford or Froghall Bridge.
North Western Cut (Drain), near Farcet
Looking NE along the North Western Cut towards Bradford or Froghall Bridge.
King's Delph, Near Farcet Taken from Milk and Water Drove looking towards King's Delph.
King's Delph, Near Farcet
Taken from Milk and Water Drove looking towards King's Delph.
Rape field and hedge
Rape field and hedge
Location of Suet Hills This is the area that the Suet Hills (Tumuli) are marked on the map. There are a couple of very slightly raised areas but nothing really visible.
Location of Suet Hills
This is the area that the Suet Hills (Tumuli) are marked on the map. There are a couple of very slightly raised areas but nothing really visible.
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Farcet is located at Grid Ref: TL2293 (Lat: 52.521485, Lng: -0.192035)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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