Haddenham

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Haddenham

Haddenham Great Mill - Brake Wheel A view of the large brake wheel.
Haddenham Great Mill - Brake Wheel Credit: Ashley Dace

Haddenham is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 13 miles northwest of the city of Ely, it covers an area of around 6.5 square miles. The village is part of the East Cambridgeshire district and has a population of around 2,000 residents.

Haddenham is known for its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by open countryside and farmland. The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages and historic buildings. St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 13th century, stands as a prominent feature within the village.

The community of Haddenham benefits from a range of amenities and services. These include a primary school, a village hall, a recreation ground, and a local pub. The village also has a small selection of shops, including a post office and a convenience store, providing essential goods and services to residents.

Transport links in Haddenham are relatively good, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns such as Ely and Cambridge. The village is also conveniently located near the A10 road, providing easy access to major routes and neighboring areas.

Haddenham offers a peaceful and idyllic living environment, attracting residents seeking a rural lifestyle with easy access to nearby towns and cities. Its rich historical heritage, natural beauty, and close-knit community make it an attractive place to live and visit in Cambridgeshire.

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Haddenham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.353473/0.116978 or Grid Reference TL4474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Haddenham Great Mill - Brake Wheel A view of the large brake wheel.
Haddenham Great Mill - Brake Wheel
A view of the large brake wheel.
Orchard View A view of the orchard as well as recent plantings.
Orchard View
A view of the orchard as well as recent plantings.
Aldreth Road Looking towards Haddenham
Aldreth Road
Looking towards Haddenham
Aldreth Road Another mill was sited across the road. One of the houses has a circular basement.
Aldreth Road
Another mill was sited across the road. One of the houses has a circular basement.
Haddenham Great Mill - Smutter Drive The mill stones below have not turned in over 100 years, the drive from the stone nut was converted to run the smutter, a fungal removal device.
Haddenham Great Mill - Smutter Drive
The mill stones below have not turned in over 100 years, the drive from the stone nut was converted to run the smutter, a fungal removal device.
Haddenham Great Mill - Flour Dresser A silk flour dresser, it graded the flour after grinding. It is run via belts off the great spur wheel on the floor below. These stones are underdriven.
Haddenham Great Mill - Flour Dresser
A silk flour dresser, it graded the flour after grinding. It is run via belts off the great spur wheel on the floor below. These stones are underdriven.
Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Nut A view of a long disused stone nut and governor, the stones above haven't been used for 100 + years but the drive was used to run the smutter. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2445397">TL4574 : Haddenham Great Mill - Smutter Drive</a>
Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Nut
A view of a long disused stone nut and governor, the stones above haven't been used for 100 + years but the drive was used to run the smutter. TL4574 : Haddenham Great Mill - Smutter Drive
Haddenham Great Mill - External Drive A view of the external drive (steam) and the flour dresser drive (closest).
Haddenham Great Mill - External Drive
A view of the external drive (steam) and the flour dresser drive (closest).
Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Floor The mill was restored in the 1990s, one set of stones ran. A little work is needed to get the set going again.
Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Floor
The mill was restored in the 1990s, one set of stones ran. A little work is needed to get the set going again.
Haddenham Great Mill - External Drive A steam engine could attach to this via pulleys and run the mill on windless days. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2445457">TL4574 : Haddenham Great Mill - External Drive</a>
Haddenham Great Mill - External Drive
A steam engine could attach to this via pulleys and run the mill on windless days. TL4574 : Haddenham Great Mill - External Drive
Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Nut One of the stone nuts in good shape. The stones in this mill are underdriven.
Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Nut
One of the stone nuts in good shape. The stones in this mill are underdriven.
Haddenham Orchard A wonderful orchard is managed for wildlife.
Haddenham Orchard
A wonderful orchard is managed for wildlife.
Haddenham Great Mill - Cap A view of the cap, it needs removing so the broken circumference wheel can be replaced before the sails go back on.
Haddenham Great Mill - Cap
A view of the cap, it needs removing so the broken circumference wheel can be replaced before the sails go back on.
Haddenham Great Mill - Great Spur Wheel A view of the meal floor and spur wheel. The external drive can also be seen here.
Haddenham Great Mill - Great Spur Wheel
A view of the meal floor and spur wheel. The external drive can also be seen here.
Haddenham Great Mill - Governor A view of one of three governors in the mill. All are belt driven, the stone and stone nut can be seen in the background.
Haddenham Great Mill - Governor
A view of one of three governors in the mill. All are belt driven, the stone and stone nut can be seen in the background.
Haddenham Great Mill A view from the orchard, the sails are down but it is hoped this won't be for too long.Local craftsmen are getting involved, the mill is due to be repointed which improve its look. The external drive wheel can be seen bottom right of the tower.
Haddenham Great Mill
A view from the orchard, the sails are down but it is hoped this won't be for too long.Local craftsmen are getting involved, the mill is due to be repointed which improve its look. The external drive wheel can be seen bottom right of the tower.
Haddenham Great Mill - Fantail A look up at the fantail, note how the windows are one above the other. This makes the building less structurally sound than it should be, usually mills have staggered windows.
Haddenham Great Mill - Fantail
A look up at the fantail, note how the windows are one above the other. This makes the building less structurally sound than it should be, usually mills have staggered windows.
Haddenham Great Mill - Governor and Stone Nut A view of the long disused governor. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2445454">TL4574 : Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Nut</a>
Haddenham Great Mill - Governor and Stone Nut
A view of the long disused governor. See TL4574 : Haddenham Great Mill - Stone Nut
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Haddenham is located at Grid Ref: TL4474 (Lat: 52.353473, Lng: 0.116978)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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