Carlton

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Carlton

Towards Weston Colville on Brinkley Road This is the winding B1052, between Willingham Green and Weston Colville, photographed on a bright October morning.
Towards Weston Colville on Brinkley Road Credit: John Sutton

Carlton is a small village located in the district of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles north of the historic city of Cambridge, it falls within the administrative boundaries of South Cambridgeshire. With a population of around 800 residents, Carlton maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The River Cam runs nearby, providing a scenic backdrop and adding to the charm of the area.

Despite its small size, Carlton boasts a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub which serves as a popular social hub. The village hall hosts various community events, such as fairs, meetings, and gatherings, fostering a sense of unity among residents.

Carlton's location close to Cambridge provides residents with easy access to a wider range of services, including shops, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, the village benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to Cambridge and surrounding towns and villages.

Historically, Carlton has roots dating back to the medieval period, and evidence of its rich past can still be seen in some of the village's architecture. Many of the buildings in Carlton are constructed from traditional local materials, contributing to its distinctive character and charm.

Overall, Carlton offers a peaceful and friendly environment for its residents, while still providing easy access to the amenities and cultural attractions of nearby Cambridge.

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Carlton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.151137/0.39835144 or Grid Reference TL6453. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Towards Weston Colville on Brinkley Road This is the winding B1052, between Willingham Green and Weston Colville, photographed on a bright October morning.
Towards Weston Colville on Brinkley Road
This is the winding B1052, between Willingham Green and Weston Colville, photographed on a bright October morning.
Cottages at Willingham Green A hamlet between Weston Colville and Brinkley (ahead) in the gentle hills of East Cambridgeshire.
Cottages at Willingham Green
A hamlet between Weston Colville and Brinkley (ahead) in the gentle hills of East Cambridgeshire.
Willingham Green Road This is a hamlet in East Cambridgeshire. The road leads to Carlton and on into Suffolk.
Willingham Green Road
This is a hamlet in East Cambridgeshire. The road leads to Carlton and on into Suffolk.
The start of a footpath at Willingham Green This is part of a complex network of footpaths linking Carlton, Brinkley and Weston Green.
The start of a footpath at Willingham Green
This is part of a complex network of footpaths linking Carlton, Brinkley and Weston Green.
Turn left for Willingham Green A turn off the road from Carlton to Brinkley (ahead), photographed on a sunny morning in early autumn.
Turn left for Willingham Green
A turn off the road from Carlton to Brinkley (ahead), photographed on a sunny morning in early autumn.
Collapsed shed, fallen apples, pink cottages and a red car Near Raynor's Bridge on the undulating road from Carlton to Brinkley (ahead). The pink row is Little Low Cottages.

Keith Edkins was here in 2018: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5922622">TL6353 : Old shed at Raynor Bridge</a>.
Collapsed shed, fallen apples, pink cottages and a red car
Near Raynor's Bridge on the undulating road from Carlton to Brinkley (ahead). The pink row is Little Low Cottages. Keith Edkins was here in 2018: TL6353 : Old shed at Raynor Bridge.
Carlton: a cottage on Brinkley Road In the valley of the River Stour, which rises on nearby Wratting Common. The original parts of the Grade II listed cottage were built in the 18th century.
Carlton: a cottage on Brinkley Road
In the valley of the River Stour, which rises on nearby Wratting Common. The original parts of the Grade II listed cottage were built in the 18th century.
Carlton Hill: across the Stour Valley John Constable's Stour is a Suffolk river, but it rises not far from here, at Wratting Common near Weston Colville in the hills of East Cambridgeshire and reaches the sea at Manningtree in Essex. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7307887">TL6453 : Carlton: a cottage on Brinkley Road</a> is a closer look at the house in the centre middle distance.
Carlton Hill: across the Stour Valley
John Constable's Stour is a Suffolk river, but it rises not far from here, at Wratting Common near Weston Colville in the hills of East Cambridgeshire and reaches the sea at Manningtree in Essex. TL6453 : Carlton: a cottage on Brinkley Road is a closer look at the house in the centre middle distance.
Carlton: former school and school house This is where Church Road, Brinkley Road (left) and Acre Road (right) meet. The picture was taken on a sunny October morning when only some trees' leaves had changed colour.
Carlton: former school and school house
This is where Church Road, Brinkley Road (left) and Acre Road (right) meet. The picture was taken on a sunny October morning when only some trees' leaves had changed colour.
Carlton: houses and path on Church Road Looking towards Carlton Hill at the north end of this straggling Cambridgeshire village.
Carlton: houses and path on Church Road
Looking towards Carlton Hill at the north end of this straggling Cambridgeshire village.
Carlton: white walls on Church Street Looking towards the centre of the village on a bright October morning.
Carlton: white walls on Church Street
Looking towards the centre of the village on a bright October morning.
Carlton: churchyard light and shade Taken from shaded Carlton Green Road on a sunny October morning. St Peter's is a small and rewarding church: see, for instance, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3143308">TL6452 : Carlton: St Peter - font</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3143323">TL6452 : Carlton: St Peter - south window</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3143339">TL6452 : Carlton: St Peter - interior</a>, taken ten years before.
Carlton: churchyard light and shade
Taken from shaded Carlton Green Road on a sunny October morning. St Peter's is a small and rewarding church: see, for instance, TL6452 : Carlton: St Peter - font, TL6452 : Carlton: St Peter - south window and TL6452 : Carlton: St Peter - interior, taken ten years before.
Autumn rolling A tractor pulling a huge disc roller, photographed from the road from Carlton Green to Carlton on a sunny October morning.
Autumn rolling
A tractor pulling a huge disc roller, photographed from the road from Carlton Green to Carlton on a sunny October morning.
On the road to Carlton Between Carlton Green and Carlton on a sunny October morning.
On the road to Carlton
Between Carlton Green and Carlton on a sunny October morning.
Carlton Green: once a pub The red-roofed cottage was once a public house.
Carlton Green: once a pub
The red-roofed cottage was once a public house.
Towards Carlton Green A straight stretch of the winding road from Little Thurlow.
Towards Carlton Green
A straight stretch of the winding road from Little Thurlow.
Into Suffolk on a September morning This picture, taken against the light on a fine late-summer morning, shows the junction where the lane from Carlton joins the B1061 half way between Burrough Green and Great Bradley (ahead).
Into Suffolk on a September morning
This picture, taken against the light on a fine late-summer morning, shows the junction where the lane from Carlton joins the B1061 half way between Burrough Green and Great Bradley (ahead).
Left turn to Brinkley The B1061, whose southern end is at Sturmer, near Haverhill, carries on to Burrough Green, Dullingham and Newmarket.
Left turn to Brinkley
The B1061, whose southern end is at Sturmer, near Haverhill, carries on to Burrough Green, Dullingham and Newmarket.
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Carlton is located at Grid Ref: TL6453 (Lat: 52.151137, Lng: 0.39835144)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.151137,0.39835144
Carlton
Is In: Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Place: village
Population: 170
Source Population: http://www.scambs.gov.uk/CommunityandLiving/VillageServicesAndAmenities/
Source Ref Name: local knowledge
Wikidata: Q2516508
Lat/Long: 52.1537836/0.4002262
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CB8 111
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.1547315/0.4001383
Bus Stop
Acre Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SCARL001
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Acre Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Acre Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdtwmd
Naptan ShortCommonName: Acre Road
Naptan Street: Brinkley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1545435/0.4009399
Acre Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 0500SCARL006
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Acre Road
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Acre Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cmbgdtjp
Naptan ShortCommonName: Acre Road
Naptan Street: Brinkley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.1546156/0.4009292
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.1508475/0.3982263
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box, Carlton
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Old Phone: +44 1223 290229
Lat/Long: 52.1545346/0.4009656
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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