Hatley

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Hatley

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve Spring! — Hayley Wood Nature Reserve Credit: mym

Hatley is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles south of the city of Cambridge and covers an area of around 5 square miles. The parish is predominantly rural, characterized by picturesque countryside, farmland, and a few scattered residential properties.

The village of Hatley itself is small and has a population of around 100 people. It is located near the border of Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, with the nearby towns of Gamlingay and Potton providing amenities and services to the local community. The village is known for its tranquility and peaceful atmosphere, offering a serene setting for residents and visitors alike.

Historically, Hatley has been mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Hatelai," indicating its long-standing presence in the region. The village has preserved some of its heritage through the presence of traditional buildings and landmarks, such as St. Denis' Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 13th century.

Due to its rural nature, Hatley is surrounded by natural beauty, including open fields, woodlands, and the River Cam, which flows nearby. This makes the area popular for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

Overall, Hatley is a charming and idyllic civil parish, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustle of nearby urban areas. Its rich history, rural landscapes, and close-knit community contribute to its distinct character and appeal.

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Hatley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.145314/-0.12282 or Grid Reference TL2851. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve Spring!

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve

Spring!

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve The NE Bluebell Walk.

Hayley Wood Nature Reserve

The NE Bluebell Walk.

East Hatley, St Denys <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/easthatley.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/easthatley.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

East Hatley, St Denys

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Hatley St George, St George <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/hatleygeorge.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/hatleygeorge.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Hatley St George, St George

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Church Porch of St Denis, East Hatley <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.hatley.info/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.hatley.info/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> :
&quot;A feature of the Hatleys is that the more important buildings were once surrounded by moats. These can still be seen, especially in East Hatley. St. Denis church retains its moat and other moats can be seen from the road near Manor Barn and The Palace.&quot;

Church Porch of St Denis, East Hatley

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: "A feature of the Hatleys is that the more important buildings were once surrounded by moats. These can still be seen, especially in East Hatley. St. Denis church retains its moat and other moats can be seen from the road near Manor Barn and The Palace."

Martin John Bishop

Buff Wood, East Hatley One of the earliest woodland nature reserves was Buff Wood (East Hatley), selected by the late Humphrey Gilbert-Carter in 1946 for purchase by Cambridge University.

Buff Wood, East Hatley

One of the earliest woodland nature reserves was Buff Wood (East Hatley), selected by the late Humphrey Gilbert-Carter in 1946 for purchase by Cambridge University.

Martin John Bishop

Possibly a gate house to Hatley Park

Possibly a gate house to Hatley Park

Holbein's Farm

Holbein's Farm

Footpath to East Hatley

Footpath to East Hatley

Buff Wood SSSI A long-standing woodland listed as a representative of wet ash-maple and pedunculate oak-hazel/ash woodland, with typical ancient woodland plants. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1000205.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1000205.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Buff Wood SSSI

A long-standing woodland listed as a representative of wet ash-maple and pedunculate oak-hazel/ash woodland, with typical ancient woodland plants. Link

Disk harrow parked in field

Disk harrow parked in field

The Green and Winding Road

The Green and Winding Road

Bar Lane Looking south-east across farmland from Bar Lane, Hatley St George.

Bar Lane

Looking south-east across farmland from Bar Lane, Hatley St George.

St George's Tower Converted water tower retained as a feature in the new business park to which it gives its name.

St George's Tower

Converted water tower retained as a feature in the new business park to which it gives its name.

St George's Church The body of the church is Perpendicular, but the chancel was rebuilt in 1875, when the whole church was restored. The chancel, with its short transepts, was disused by 1970 and has since been demolished, the east end now being closed by this plain window and new wall within the original chancel arch of two chamfered orders.

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St George's Church

The body of the church is Perpendicular, but the chancel was rebuilt in 1875, when the whole church was restored. The chancel, with its short transepts, was disused by 1970 and has since been demolished, the east end now being closed by this plain window and new wall within the original chancel arch of two chamfered orders. Link

We are not amused! Label stop by the north door of St George&#039;s Church. Traditionally these stops are caricatures of the reigning monarch and current bishop (thanks to Richard Croft for pointing out this custom). The church was restored in 1875, so this sour-faced queen must be Victoria.

We are not amused!

Label stop by the north door of St George's Church. Traditionally these stops are caricatures of the reigning monarch and current bishop (thanks to Richard Croft for pointing out this custom). The church was restored in 1875, so this sour-faced queen must be Victoria.

Bishop Woodford Label stop by the north door of St George&#039;s Church. Traditionally these stops are caricatures of the reigning monarch and current bishop (thanks to Richard Croft for pointing out this custom). The church was restored in 1875, so this must be Bishop James Russell Woodford of Ely.

Bishop Woodford

Label stop by the north door of St George's Church. Traditionally these stops are caricatures of the reigning monarch and current bishop (thanks to Richard Croft for pointing out this custom). The church was restored in 1875, so this must be Bishop James Russell Woodford of Ely.

The Interpretative Centre, Hayley Wood Situated roughly in the centre of the wood, at a crossing point of the main rides, this shelter contains information boards describing the long recorded history of the wood, and the extensive flora and fauna present. The plaque records that the building was commissioned on 19th September 1991.

The Interpretative Centre, Hayley Wood

Situated roughly in the centre of the wood, at a crossing point of the main rides, this shelter contains information boards describing the long recorded history of the wood, and the extensive flora and fauna present. The plaque records that the building was commissioned on 19th September 1991.

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Hatley is located at Grid Ref: TL2851 (Lat: 52.145314, Lng: -0.12282)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Telephone

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Buff Lane

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Buff Lane

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