Orton Longueville

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire

England

Orton Longueville

Orton Longueville is a civil parish located in the county of Huntingdonshire, in the eastern region of England. It is situated approximately two miles south of the town of Peterborough, and covers an area of around 1,200 acres.

The parish is primarily known for its picturesque village, which is surrounded by beautiful open countryside. It has a population of approximately 1,200 residents, according to the latest census data. The village features a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses, giving it a charming and diverse character.

One of the notable landmarks in Orton Longueville is the All Saints' Church, a historic building dating back to the 13th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architectural details.

The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Peterborough and other nearby towns. There are also several bus routes that serve the area, providing easy access to amenities and facilities.

Orton Longueville offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a community center, and a small selection of shops and pubs. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Overall, Orton Longueville is a peaceful and picturesque civil parish that offers a mix of historical charm and modern amenities. It is a desirable place to live for those seeking a quieter and more rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of nearby towns and cities.

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Orton Longueville Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.553125/-0.275197 or Grid Reference TL1796. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Vetchfield, road

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Orton Waterville, St Mary

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Holywell Ponds, Longthorpe

Holywell Ponds, located in the Longthorpe area of Peterborough, are a series of eight medieval ponds which formerly belonged to and provided a source of fresh fish for the Thorpe Hall estate. They are situated in a 3.5-hectare area of land which was designated as a nature reserve in 1992. The ponds themselves are fed by a natural spring at one corner of the site. The grotto from which the spring emanates was reputedly home to a holy hermit (possibly St. Botolph, to whom the local church is dedicated), hence the name "Holywell". The spring water is reputed to have healing qualities owing to the high level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), which were measured at 550 milligrams per litre. Commencing in September 2020, a team of local volunteers began establishing a wildflower meadow in the area around the spring. Sources: Link

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Holywell Ponds, Longthorpe

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Mineral water spring at Holywell Ponds, Longthorpe

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Holywell Ponds, Longthorpe

Holywell Ponds, located in the Longthorpe area of Peterborough, are a series of eight medieval ponds which formerly belonged to and provided a source of fresh fish for the Thorpe Hall estate. They are situated in a 3.5 hectare area of land which was designated as a nature reserve in 1992. The ponds themselves are fed by a natural spring at one corner of the site. The grotto from which the spring emanates was reputedly home to a holy hermit (possibly St. Botolph, to whom the local church is dedicated), hence the name "Holywell". The spring water is reputed to have healing qualities owing to the high level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), which were measured at 550 milligrams per litre. Commencing in September 2020, a team of local volunteers began establishing a wildflower meadow in the area around the spring. Sources: Link

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Swedish diesel railcar approaching Overton station on the Nene Valley Railway

"Helga", a Swedish-built Y7 diesel railcar (no. 1212), was built in 1958. It was one of 122 such railcars manufactured for Swedish state railway Statens Järnvägar (SJ) between 1957 and 1960. It was transferred to the United Kingdom and has been preserved by the Nene Valley Railway (NVR) since 1984. The NVR opened a station at Ferry Meadows when it commenced operating passenger services in 1977. The current station building was added in 2004. The building itself was originally located at Fletton Junction on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) and was demolished and rebuilt at its present location. Previously known as Ferry Meadows, the station was renamed Overton for Ferry Meadows in June 2017. The NVR was opened by the Peterborough Railway Society (PRS) in 1974. It began operating passenger services in June 1977 and now ranks as one of the United Kingdom's leading heritage railways. The seven-and-a-half-mile route runs between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction. The NVR is a popular venue for location filming and has appeared in the James Bond movies "Octopussy" and "GoldenEye" and the BBC television drama series "Secret Army" and "Casualty" amongst others. Sources: Link

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