Witcham

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Witcham

Funny business It's business anyway. It has its own concrete floor.
Funny business Credit: David Howard

Witcham is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire in the eastern part of England. It is situated approximately 14 miles north of the city of Cambridge and covers an area of around 2.5 square miles.

The village of Witcham has a population of around 500 residents and is known for its picturesque and rural setting. The landscape is characterized by vast open fields and meadows, with a few small woods scattered throughout the area. The parish is surrounded by other small villages and hamlets, contributing to its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Witcham has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to Roman times. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows. Other notable landmarks include Witcham House, a Georgian mansion, and Witcham Grange, a 17th-century farmhouse.

The village boasts a close-knit community and offers several amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Witcham is a charming and idyllic village in Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle for its residents while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Witcham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.40244/0.153443 or Grid Reference TL4680. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Funny business It's business anyway. It has its own concrete floor.
Funny business
It's business anyway. It has its own concrete floor.
Field by Long Causeway, Coveney
Field by Long Causeway, Coveney
Hale Fen Lane Seasonally open byway around Wardy Hill.
Hale Fen Lane
Seasonally open byway around Wardy Hill.
Short Causeway Between Wardy Hill and Coveney.
Short Causeway
Between Wardy Hill and Coveney.
Thatched house, Wardy Hill The footpath follows the track past Vine Leigh Farm. All the paths in this area were well signed.
Thatched house, Wardy Hill
The footpath follows the track past Vine Leigh Farm. All the paths in this area were well signed.
Wardy Hill Social Club At the western end of the village.
Wardy Hill Social Club
At the western end of the village.
Swings, Wardy Hill On The Green.
Swings, Wardy Hill
On The Green.
Back Lane, Wardy Hill Byway around Wardy Hill.
Back Lane, Wardy Hill
Byway around Wardy Hill.
Hale Fen Lane At the western end of Wardy Hill.
Hale Fen Lane
At the western end of Wardy Hill.
Hale Fen Lane Approaching Lane Farm, with a seasonal restriction on vehicular access.
Hale Fen Lane
Approaching Lane Farm, with a seasonal restriction on vehicular access.
Hale Fen Lane Past Lane Farm.
Hale Fen Lane
Past Lane Farm.
Hale Fen Lane With a vehicle restricting gate the far side of Lane Farm.
Hale Fen Lane
With a vehicle restricting gate the far side of Lane Farm.
Wardy Hill Road Byway to Witcham.
Wardy Hill Road
Byway to Witcham.
Footpath to Wardy Hill Over the 10m rise that gives the village its name.
Footpath to Wardy Hill
Over the 10m rise that gives the village its name.
Main Street, Wardy Hill
Main Street, Wardy Hill
Converted chapel, Wardy Hill The brick above the porch says "Wesleyan 1903"
Converted chapel, Wardy Hill
The brick above the porch says "Wesleyan 1903"
Main Street, Wardy Hill
Main Street, Wardy Hill
Stump Drove Byway off Gravel Drove.
Stump Drove
Byway off Gravel Drove.
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Witcham is located at Grid Ref: TL4680 (Lat: 52.40244, Lng: 0.153443)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.40244,0.153443
Witcham
Is In: Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2940887
Wikipedia: en:Witcham
Lat/Long: 52.3993843/0.15163
Highpoint
Landuse: residential
Lat/Long: 52.4021962/0.1477226
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4026659/0.1480123
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4061956/0.1519578
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4025858/0.1464566
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4019279/0.1492582
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4026864/0.1489537
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.399496/0.1501956
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4004665/0.1498268
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4011391/0.1495693
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4050533/0.1509654
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4041107/0.1501286
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.4033973/0.1495707
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4001272/0.1568169
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Old Phone: +44 1353 778223
Wikidata: Q26588050
Lat/Long: 52.3986928/0.15143
Bench
Lat/Long: 52.3992896/0.1492597
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3994901/0.1499661
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Witcham Village Hall - to left of entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3994827/0.1499285
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