Burrough End

Settlement in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Burrough End

"the kings head", Dullingham Someone tell them about capital letters please! Still, it's a service in TL65 and there aren't many.
"the kings head", Dullingham Credit: Hugh Venables

Burrough End is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 9 miles north of the city of Cambridge, it falls within the district of South Cambridgeshire. With a population of around 200 residents, Burrough End offers a peaceful and rural setting.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling fields and meadows surrounding the area. It benefits from its close proximity to the River Cam, which runs nearby, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating and fishing.

In terms of amenities, Burrough End has limited facilities within the village itself. However, neighboring towns and villages are easily accessible, offering a wider range of services including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with the A10 and A14 highways providing convenient access to nearby cities and towns.

Historically, Burrough End has a rich heritage, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Roman period. The village is also known for its charming thatched cottages and traditional architecture, giving it a quaint and timeless appeal.

Overall, Burrough End offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle, while still being within reach of the amenities and opportunities of nearby towns and cities.

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Burrough End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.178179/0.383869 or Grid Reference TL6356. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"the kings head", Dullingham Someone tell them about capital letters please! Still, it's a service in TL65 and there aren't many.
"the kings head", Dullingham
Someone tell them about capital letters please! Still, it's a service in TL65 and there aren't many.
North-west from Westley Waterless Straight on for Westley Bottom.
North-west from Westley Waterless
Straight on for Westley Bottom.
Westley Waterless: water shortage After the drought summer of 2022 the water level looks low in the pond on Church Lane.

For comparison: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3276200">TL6156 : Westley Waterless: Church Lane and pond</a> (2012).
Westley Waterless: water shortage
After the drought summer of 2022 the water level looks low in the pond on Church Lane. For comparison: TL6156 : Westley Waterless: Church Lane and pond (2012).
Westley Waterless: St Mary - restoration Two men were working on the bellcote - one on the lead, the other painting the louvres. The spirelet replaced a round tower which collapsed in 1855.

Inside are two exquisite 14th-century brasses: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3276297">TL6156 : Westley Waterless: brass of Sir John Creke (detail)</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3276294">TL6156 : Westley Waterless: brass of Lady Creke (detail)</a>.
Westley Waterless: St Mary - restoration
Two men were working on the bellcote - one on the lead, the other painting the louvres. The spirelet replaced a round tower which collapsed in 1855. Inside are two exquisite 14th-century brasses: TL6156 : Westley Waterless: brass of Sir John Creke (detail) and TL6156 : Westley Waterless: brass of Lady Creke (detail).
Westley Waterless: building work A new house on Main Road
Westley Waterless: building work
A new house on Main Road
Converted water tower near Burrough Green A house on the B1061 between Dullingham and Brinkley.
Converted water tower near Burrough Green
A house on the B1061 between Dullingham and Brinkley.
Houses at Cross Green A straggle of houses on the road from Dullingham Ley to Dullingham.
Houses at Cross Green
A straggle of houses on the road from Dullingham Ley to Dullingham.
Between Dullingham Ley and Dullingham A cloudless October morning.
Between Dullingham Ley and Dullingham
A cloudless October morning.
Dullingham Ley: former Mission Room Now a house, in a hamlet half way down a dead-end lane serving a number of stud farms.
Dullingham Ley: former Mission Room
Now a house, in a hamlet half way down a dead-end lane serving a number of stud farms.
Houses at Dullingham Leys A hamlet on a dead-end lane which serves a number of stud farms.
Houses at Dullingham Leys
A hamlet on a dead-end lane which serves a number of stud farms.
Barns near Dullingham Ley Stud This dead-end lane in East Cambridgeshire, south of Newmarket, serves a number of stud farms.
Barns near Dullingham Ley Stud
This dead-end lane in East Cambridgeshire, south of Newmarket, serves a number of stud farms.
Light, shade and changing colours A cloudless October morning in the horse-racing country south of Newmarket. This is the single-track dead-end lane to Dullingham Ley and Widgham Green, serving a scattering of houses and a number of stud farms.
Light, shade and changing colours
A cloudless October morning in the horse-racing country south of Newmarket. This is the single-track dead-end lane to Dullingham Ley and Widgham Green, serving a scattering of houses and a number of stud farms.
Dullingham: houses on the corner Council-built houses on the sharp corner where the dead-end lane from Dullingham Ley meets Stetchworth Road on the edge of Dullingham.
Dullingham: houses on the corner
Council-built houses on the sharp corner where the dead-end lane from Dullingham Ley meets Stetchworth Road on the edge of Dullingham.
Dullingham: St Mary All things bright and beautiful on a lovely October morning. St Mary's is Grade I listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-49159-parish-church-of-st-mary-dullingham-cambr" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-49159-parish-church-of-st-mary-dullingham-cambr">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> .
Dullingham: St Mary
All things bright and beautiful on a lovely October morning. St Mary's is Grade I listed - see LinkExternal link .
Dullingham: The Boot Photographed from the shadows of Church Close on a bright October morning. The pub was flying a Ukrainian flag during the eighth month of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dullingham: The Boot
Photographed from the shadows of Church Close on a bright October morning. The pub was flying a Ukrainian flag during the eighth month of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dullingham: a house with a history The Grade II listing for the house on the left begins "Originally the workhouse, now dwellings. Late C17 or early C18. Local red brick; red pantile roof. Two symmetrical stacks and rear stack. Two storeys and attic with outshut. Central facade gable with round window."
Dullingham: a house with a history
The Grade II listing for the house on the left begins "Originally the workhouse, now dwellings. Late C17 or early C18. Local red brick; red pantile roof. Two symmetrical stacks and rear stack. Two storeys and attic with outshut. Central facade gable with round window."
Burrough End: the B1052 near the Westley Waterless turn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3276486">TL6255 : Nearing Burrough End</a> is a winter view from the other side of the road, taken nearly ten years before.
Burrough End: the B1052 near the Westley Waterless turn
TL6255 : Nearing Burrough End is a winter view from the other side of the road, taken nearly ten years before.
On the B1052 Dullingham Road Nearing Fern Cottage, between Brinkley and Burrough End, on a sparkling October morning.
On the B1052 Dullingham Road
Nearing Fern Cottage, between Brinkley and Burrough End, on a sparkling October morning.
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Burrough End is located at Grid Ref: TL6356 (Lat: 52.178179, Lng: 0.383869)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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