Carlton Green

Settlement in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Carlton Green

On the road to West Wratting The red speck among the trees, to the left of centre, is a chimney stack of Parys Manor, a timber-framed house set behind trees and high hedges. — On the road to West Wratting Credit: John Sutton

Carlton Green is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated in the East Anglian region, it lies approximately 10 miles south-west of Cambridge and 70 miles north of London. The village is part of the district of South Cambridgeshire and falls within the civil parish of Carlton.

With a population of around 250 residents, Carlton Green is a close-knit community known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings. The village is characterized by its charming countryside landscapes, dotted with quaint cottages and traditional English gardens.

Despite its small size, Carlton Green offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, the Carlton Green Inn, which serves as a popular meeting point for locals and visitors alike. The village also boasts a village hall, which hosts various community events throughout the year, such as fairs and social gatherings.

The village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are several footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the area, providing opportunities for scenic walks, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, the nearby River Cam offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

Overall, Carlton Green is a quiet and idyllic village, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. Its natural beauty and community spirit make it a desirable place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the heart of Cambridgeshire.

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On the road to West Wratting The red speck among the trees, to the left of centre, is a chimney stack of Parys Manor, a timber-framed house set behind trees and high hedges.

On the road to West Wratting

The red speck among the trees, to the left of centre, is a chimney stack of Parys Manor, a timber-framed house set behind trees and high hedges.

Cottages near Randswood Farm The road to West Wratting on a late-September morning.

Cottages near Randswood Farm

The road to West Wratting on a late-September morning.

A Cambridgeshire crossroads Straight on for West Wratting, left for West Wickham, Horseheath and Balsham, right for Carlton (and the RAF Wratting Green memorial).

A Cambridgeshire crossroads

Straight on for West Wratting, left for West Wickham, Horseheath and Balsham, right for Carlton (and the RAF Wratting Green memorial).

Furniture store in a former RAF hangar Home Brands is based in one of the hangars of RAF Wratting Common, a Bomber Command Station during the Second World War. For more about RAF Wratting, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wcnhistory.org.uk/overview.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wcnhistory.org.uk/overview.html">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> .

Furniture store in a former RAF hangar

Home Brands is based in one of the hangars of RAF Wratting Common, a Bomber Command Station during the Second World War. For more about RAF Wratting, see Link

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Jelly Warehouse Jelly Warehouse is based in one of the hangars of RAF Wratting Common, a Bomber Command Station during the Second World War. For more about RAF Wratting, see the very thorough <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wcnhistory.org.uk/overview.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wcnhistory.org.uk/overview.html">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> .

Jelly Warehouse

Jelly Warehouse is based in one of the hangars of RAF Wratting Common, a Bomber Command Station during the Second World War. For more about RAF Wratting, see the very thorough Link

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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&#039;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&#039; 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&#039;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.

Nearing Temple End Plantation A short stretch of the Little Thurlow to Carlton Green road forms the county boundary: Suffolk and Temple End Plantation are to the left, Cambridgeshire to the right.

Nearing Temple End Plantation

A short stretch of the Little Thurlow to Carlton Green road forms the county boundary: Suffolk and Temple End Plantation are to the left, Cambridgeshire to the right.

A farm track on the county boundary Cambridgeshire to the left of the hedge, Suffolk to the right.

A farm track on the county boundary

Cambridgeshire to the left of the hedge, Suffolk to the right.

A single-track road on the edge of Suffolk The narrow lane from Little Thurlow in Suffolk to Carlton Green in Cambridgeshire, photographed on a lovely October morning.

A single-track road on the edge of Suffolk

The narrow lane from Little Thurlow in Suffolk to Carlton Green in Cambridgeshire, photographed on a lovely October morning.

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Carlton Green is located at Grid Ref: TL6451 (Lat: 52.138404, Lng: 0.399413)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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