Chettisham

Settlement in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Chettisham

Lynn Road Looking along Lynn Road from King Edgar Close. — Lynn Road Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Chettisham is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies approximately 2 miles northeast of the city of Ely and is situated in the East Cambridgeshire district. The village is set amidst the beautiful and picturesque Cambridgeshire Fens, which are renowned for their flat and fertile agricultural landscape.

Chettisham is a primarily residential village with a population of around 600 residents. It has a close-knit community feel and offers a peaceful and rural setting for its inhabitants. The village is characterized by its charming cottages and traditional architecture, which adds to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Chettisham has a rich history. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and evidence of its ancient past can still be seen in the form of historical buildings and landmarks. The St. Michael and All Angels Church, dating back to the 12th century, is a prominent feature of the village and serves as a reminder of its long-standing heritage.

The village benefits from its proximity to Ely, which offers a range of amenities and services including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, Chettisham benefits from good transport links, with the A10 road passing through the nearby area, providing easy access to Cambridge and other major towns in the region.

Overall, Chettisham is a charming village that combines a rich history, rural beauty, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque setting in Cambridgeshire.

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Chettisham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.424421/0.273714 or Grid Reference TL5483. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lynn Road

Looking along Lynn Road from King Edgar Close.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Chettisham Garage

Viewed from Lynn Road on the edge of Chettisham village.

Mary and Angus Hogg

At Chettisham Church

The access path for the Church of St Michael and All Angels goes through the surrounding graveyard.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Level crossing near Chettisham

The traffic was waiting to go south towards Ely.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Looking across Waterden Fen, from the Ely-Manea railway line

In the distance, the railway line from Ely north to Kings Lynn, beyond which runs the River Great Ouse; the single tree just to the right of the centre of the picture lies on the far bank of the river.

Christopher Hilton

Fields west of Redmoor Plantation, from the railway

Redmoor Plantation is on the right of the picture.

Christopher Hilton

Wood Fen, from the railway line

The broad green stripe across the field on the left marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.

Christopher Hilton

Wood Fen, from the railway line

Christopher Hilton

Wood Fen, from the railway line

The broad green stripe across the field in the middle distance marks the line of Coffue Drove, a public right of way.

Christopher Hilton

Ditch in North Fen, from the railway

Christopher Hilton

Ditch in Wood Fen, from the railway

Christopher Hilton

Beild Drove and Wood Fen, from the railway

Christopher Hilton

Water tower, seen from the B1382 between Ely and Queen Adelaide

Taken from the bridge where the road goes over the railway, the picture shows a water tower and new houses being built on the eastern outskirts of Ely.

Colin Attenborough

St. Michael and All Angels, Chettisham

Chettisham is a small village on the old A10 Ely to Littleport road. The new A10 road now bypasses Ely and Littleport to the west. The church is near the end of a road leading west off the old A10.

Colin Attenborough