Bunker's Hill

Settlement in Cambridgeshire Fenland

England

Bunker's Hill

Mixed flower cover-crop south of Tholomas Drove A mixture of sunflowers and other flowers.
Mixed flower cover-crop south of Tholomas Drove Credit: Richard Humphrey

Bunker's Hill is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the city of Ely, it is nestled amidst the picturesque Fenland landscape. The village is home to a close-knit community and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

The origins of Bunker's Hill can be traced back several centuries, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Roman period. The village takes its name from a prominent hill that overlooks the surrounding countryside, providing stunning panoramic views of the Cambridgeshire Fens.

The village itself is characterized by its charming and traditional architecture, with a mix of historic cottages and more modern houses. Bunker's Hill is also home to a small but well-preserved medieval church, which stands as a testament to the village's rich history.

Although Bunker's Hill is primarily a residential area, it benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. Residents have convenient access to amenities and services in Ely, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is also well-connected to the wider region through a network of local roads and public transportation.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes traversing the beautiful Fenland landscape. Bunker's Hill provides a tranquil and serene environment for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat, while still being within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.643745/0.079453711 or Grid Reference TF4007. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mixed flower cover-crop south of Tholomas Drove A mixture of sunflowers and other flowers.
Mixed flower cover-crop south of Tholomas Drove
A mixture of sunflowers and other flowers.
Sunflowers in a mixed flower cover-crop Alongside the main road between Wisbech St Mary and Guyhirn
Sunflowers in a mixed flower cover-crop
Alongside the main road between Wisbech St Mary and Guyhirn
Pond Life - Wisbech St Mary During 2022 the pond was cleaned out, fenced and a new information board erected by the Parish Council
Pond Life - Wisbech St Mary
During 2022 the pond was cleaned out, fenced and a new information board erected by the Parish Council
Development land and new housing in Wisbech St Mary Planning permission has recently been granted for houses to be built on this grass area. In the distance is a large new housing estate nearing completion called Beckett Hamlet
Development land and new housing in Wisbech St Mary
Planning permission has recently been granted for houses to be built on this grass area. In the distance is a large new housing estate nearing completion called Beckett Hamlet
Frozen parkland at Inham Hall, Wisbech St Mary
Frozen parkland at Inham Hall, Wisbech St Mary
Frosted trees next to Northside Drain Next to Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Frosted trees next to Northside Drain
Next to Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
A winter's day on Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary Rummers Lane on the left and Northside Drain on the right
A winter's day on Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Rummers Lane on the left and Northside Drain on the right
Sugar beet heap off Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Sugar beet heap off Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Frosty dike off Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Frosty dike off Rummers Lane, Wisbech St Mary
Drain off Rummers Lane Also see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6163315" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6163315">Link</a>
Drain off Rummers Lane
Also see Link
Houses under construction in Wisbech St Mary For a view in March 2020 see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6426645" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6426645">Link</a>
Houses under construction in Wisbech St Mary
For a view in March 2020 see Link
Rainbow over Sandbank, Wisbech St Mary The view from my bedroom as a child. 
There was a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow as the farmland between the barns and the end of the rainbow is now occupied by housing, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.google.com/maps/@52.6496589,0.0819716,3a,90y,197.04h,72.97t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sbVGnFaSPjGAQTmj4py7niw!2e0!5s20190301T000000!7i13312!8i6656?authuser=0&entry=ttu" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.google.com/maps/@52.6496589,0.0819716,3a,90y,197.04h,72.97t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sbVGnFaSPjGAQTmj4py7niw!2e0!5s20190301T000000!7i13312!8i6656?authuser=0&entry=ttu">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>
Rainbow over Sandbank, Wisbech St Mary
The view from my bedroom as a child. There was a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow as the farmland between the barns and the end of the rainbow is now occupied by housing, see LinkExternal link
Sunset over a meadow in Wisbech St Mary
Sunset over a meadow in Wisbech St Mary
Horses at Sandbank Farm, Wisbech St Mary
Horses at Sandbank Farm, Wisbech St Mary
Bevis Lane in Wisbech St Mary
Bevis Lane in Wisbech St Mary
The Chequers, Tholomas Drove The pub is a tied-house belonging to the independent brewer Elgoods of Wisbech.
The Chequers, Tholomas Drove
The pub is a tied-house belonging to the independent brewer Elgoods of Wisbech.
A view towards Church End, Parson Drove An early summer pastoral scene, looking across the fenland fields towards Church End and Woad Mills Farm.
A view towards Church End, Parson Drove
An early summer pastoral scene, looking across the fenland fields towards Church End and Woad Mills Farm.
New Fishery, Murrow Yet another landowner has decided there's more money to be made by digging a new fishery than growing English apples.
New Fishery, Murrow
Yet another landowner has decided there's more money to be made by digging a new fishery than growing English apples.
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Bunker's Hill is located at Grid Ref: TF4007 (Lat: 52.643745, Lng: 0.079453711)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Fenland

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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