Chainbridge

Settlement in Cambridgeshire Fenland

England

Chainbridge

Chainbridge is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Nene, it is known for its picturesque setting and historical significance. The village derives its name from the iconic chain bridge that spans the river, connecting Cambridgeshire with the neighboring county of Northamptonshire.

The settlement dates back to medieval times and has a rich heritage. The original chain bridge, built in the 17th century, played a crucial role in facilitating trade and transportation between the two counties. Today, a modern bridge stands in its place, but the historical significance of the area is still evident.

Chainbridge is a primarily rural village, characterized by its charming countryside landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding area is dotted with traditional English cottages and farmlands, offering a scenic retreat for visitors and residents alike. The village is also home to a small but close-knit community, known for their friendly nature and community spirit.

Despite its small size, Chainbridge offers several amenities and activities for its residents. A local pub serves as a social hub, providing a place for locals to gather and unwind. Additionally, the village is located near various walking and cycling trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Chainbridge is a quaint and historic village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Chainbridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.579695/0.094283 or Grid Reference TF4200. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chain Bridge: Farmland from Graysmoor Drove

Michael Garlick

Chain Bridge: Farm track to Graysmoor Farm

Michael Garlick

Coldham: Private Road

Michael Garlick

Chain Bridge: Graysmoor Drove

Michael Garlick

Coldham: Crop at Rutland Farm

Michael Garlick

Chain Bridge: Road running parallel to Twenty Foot River

Michael Garlick

Chain Bridge: Twenty Foot Road

Michael Garlick

Chain Bridge: Twenty Foot River

Michael Garlick

Going round the bend - The Bramley Line

This rusting single track railway (seen here on the March side of Elm Road) has not been used for many years and a local group called The Bramley Line plan to re-introduce a service on it. A mammoth if not impossible task in my opinion unless they get some serious financial support. Link

The following photo of a level crossing near Wisbech gives a good indication of what they are faced with Link For an alternative view on the line see Link

Richard Humphrey

Yellow 25 - The Bramley Line near March.

This rusting single track railway has not been used for many years and a local group called The Bramley Line plan to re-introduce a service on it. A mammoth if not impossible task in my opinion unless they get some serious financial support. Link

The following photo of a level crossing near Wisbech gives a good indication of what they are faced with Link For an alternative view on the line see Link

Richard Humphrey

Across the fields from Elm Road, March

Richard Humphrey

T + J ALTERTON on the side of the oil tank

Longhill Farm close to March high security prison

Richard Humphrey

Building a hill in the Fens

Fenland District Councils landfill site in March has been built right on top of a Roman Causeway which may make archaeological digs interesting in a thousand years time!

Richard Humphrey

D16/2 'Super-Claud' 4-4-0 by coaler at March Locomotive Depot

View roughly northward, in the very long lines of locomotives resting on a Sunday at the Depot adjoining the great Whitemoor Marshalling Yards just north of March Station on the ex-Great Northern & Great Eastern Joint line to Spalding and the North. This was in 1946, shortly after World War Two - in which Whitemoor Yards were busier than they ever were. In January 1947 March Depot had an allocation of 209 locomotives with heavy freight engines predominating. Its complement was:- 8 4-6-0, 9 4-4-0, 88 2-8-0 (35 LNE, 15 LMS 8F, 38 ex-WD), 33 2-6-0, 62 0-6-0, 2 0-8-4T, 3 0-6-0T, 4 0-6-0 Diesel. No. 8813 (BR No. 62584) was one of several D16/2 ('Super-Clauds' with extended smokebox) allocated to March for the relatively few secondary passenger duties worked from there.

Ben Brooksbank

Sunday line-up of heavy freight locomotives at Whitemoor Depot, March

View NE, at the Locomotive Depot serving the great Whitemoor Yards at March, ex-Great Northern & Great Eastern Joint lines. Facing is ex-Great Central O4 2-8-0 No. 3758 (one of many built for the War Department in the First World War), and behind it is Gresley O2 2-8-0 No. 3847. In all there were 181 locomotives there that Sunday. (See also TL4198 : D16/2 'Super-Claud' 4-4-0 by coaler at March Locomotive Depot).

Ben Brooksbank

Work-stained K1 2-6-0 at March Locomotive Depot

View approximately NW, in the great ex-Great Eastern Locomotive Yard serving the Whitemoor Marshalling Yards at March. This Thompson/Peppercorn K1 2-6-0 (No. 62057) had been built only about 16 months before, but had obviously never been cleaned. Note the electric lighting, with generation by the steam generator fitted alongside the smokebox on the right-hand side. It was one of no less than 92 engines seen at the Depot - on an ordinary weekday.

Ben Brooksbank

An ex-Great Eastern J15 0-6-0 at March Locomotive Depot

No. 7833, a member of the large class of little Worsdell/Holden 0-6-0's, was resting with long ranks of larger freight locomotives on that Sunday in 1946. (It had not yet been given its 1946 number - 5359).

Ben Brooksbank

A large ex-Great Eastern 0-6-0 shunting at Whitemoor Junction, March

View eastward, where the great Whitemoor Yards debouch onto the GN&GE Joint line at March. No. 64679 is a Hill J20/1 0-6-0, the most powerful of all 0-6-0's.

Ben Brooksbank

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Chainbridge is located at Grid Ref: TF4200 (Lat: 52.579695, Lng: 0.094283)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Fenland

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire