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Sawtry

Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Sawtry

Wheat field off Cook's Lane
Wheat field off Cook's Lane Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Sawtry is a civil parish located in the county of Huntingdonshire, in the eastern part of England. It is situated approximately 9 miles northwest of Huntingdon and 12 miles south of Peterborough. The parish covers an area of around 4 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 6,500 people.

Sawtry is a predominantly rural area, characterized by its picturesque landscapes and charming countryside. The village itself is centered around the High Street, which features a range of local amenities including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The parish also boasts a primary school, a community center, and a number of sports facilities, including a cricket club and a football club.

Historically, Sawtry has been an agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. However, in recent years, the village has seen some development, with new housing estates being built to accommodate the growing population.

Transportation in Sawtry is primarily road-based, with the A1 road running through the parish, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting it to surrounding areas.

Overall, Sawtry offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with its rural setting and close-knit community. It provides a range of amenities for its residents, while also benefiting from its proximity to larger urban centers.

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Sawtry Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.428341/-0.273086 or Grid Reference TL1782. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheat field off Cook's Lane
Wheat field off Cook's Lane
Stubble field near Bruce's Castle Farm The bushes in the field hide a small pond.
Stubble field near Bruce's Castle Farm
The bushes in the field hide a small pond.
A1(M) approaching J15 The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) approaching J15
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Gantry, A1(M) The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Gantry, A1(M)
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
J15, A1(M) The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
J15, A1(M)
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), northbound The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), northbound
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), northbound The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), northbound
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd. Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 11.8354m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG NW SIDE RD JUNC E ANG NE FACE. 0.5m above ground. 3rd Order BM. This new benchmark (NBM) replaced one on the pub opposite, after it was demolished. Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4797753">TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 11.8354m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG NW SIDE RD JUNC E ANG NE FACE. 0.5m above ground. 3rd Order BM. This new benchmark (NBM) replaced one on the pub opposite, after it was demolished. Context: TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd. Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 11.8354m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG NW SIDE RD JUNC E ANG NE FACE. 0.5m above ground. 3rd Order BM. This new benchmark (NBM) replaced one on the pub opposite, after it was demolished. Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4797743">TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 11.8354m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG NW SIDE RD JUNC E ANG NE FACE. 0.5m above ground. 3rd Order BM. This new benchmark (NBM) replaced one on the pub opposite, after it was demolished. Close-up: TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Gidding Rd.
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1966): 14.6213m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: OLD SCHOOL HALL SW FACE 1.2M W ANG. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4797830">TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1966): 14.6213m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: OLD SCHOOL HALL SW FACE 1.2M W ANG. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Context: TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1966): 14.6213m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: OLD SCHOOL HALL SW FACE 1.2M W ANG. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4797816">TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height (1966): 14.6213m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: OLD SCHOOL HALL SW FACE 1.2M W ANG. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Close-up: TL1683 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Old School Hall
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 7.0013m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: THE BELL INN S ANG SW FACE. 0.4m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4797961">TL1783 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 7.0013m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: THE BELL INN S ANG SW FACE. 0.4m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Context: TL1783 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 7.0013m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: THE BELL INN S ANG SW FACE. 0.4m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4797912">TL1783 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 7.0013m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: THE BELL INN S ANG SW FACE. 0.4m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Close-up: TL1783 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, The Bell Inn
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 10.4089m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG MANOR HOUSE FM C NE FACE. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Context: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4798324">TL1782 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 10.4089m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG MANOR HOUSE FM C NE FACE. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Context: TL1782 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 10.4089m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG MANOR HOUSE FM C NE FACE. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Close-up: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4798314">TL1782 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm</a>
Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm
Ordnance Survey Benchmark (OSBM) used for levelling height above Ordnance Datum (OD). Height: 10.4089m OD (Newlyn). Mark verified by the Ordnance Survey in 1966. Description: NBM BLDG MANOR HOUSE FM C NE FACE. 0.7m above ground. 3rd Order BM. Close-up: TL1782 : Ordnance Survey Benchmark - Sawtry, Manor House Farm
Farmland near Archer's Wood
Farmland near Archer's Wood
Brookside Industrial Estate
Brookside Industrial Estate
Old North Road
Old North Road
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Sawtry is located at Grid Ref: TL1782 (Lat: 52.428341, Lng: -0.273086)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Bus Stop
Cotton Close
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500HSAWT001
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Cotton Close
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Cotton Close
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdptmt
Naptan ShortCommonName: Cotton Close
Naptan Street: Green End Road
Naptan Verified: no
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