Chippenham

Settlement in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Chippenham

Freckenham Road, Chippenham
Freckenham Road, Chippenham Credit: David Howard

Chippenham is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately five miles south of Newmarket, it is positioned in the eastern part of the county. The village lies in close proximity to the border of Suffolk and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Chippenham is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 600 residents. The village boasts a charming mix of historic and modern architecture, with several traditional thatched cottages and contemporary houses scattered throughout. The local church, St. Margaret's, is a notable landmark, displaying impressive architectural features dating back to the 13th century.

Despite its small size, Chippenham offers a range of amenities to its residents. There is a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and gatherings, providing a space for various activities such as meetings, clubs, and social functions. Additionally, Chippenham has a primary school, providing education for children within the village and its surrounding areas.

The village benefits from its proximity to Newmarket, a bustling market town known for its horse racing heritage. This allows residents to access a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Chippenham's location also provides easy access to major road networks, with the A14 and A11 nearby, facilitating convenient transportation to other parts of Cambridgeshire and beyond.

Overall, Chippenham offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents, with a close-knit community and convenient access to nearby amenities.

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Freckenham Road, Chippenham
Freckenham Road, Chippenham
Freckenham: Church Lane Early on a bright January afternoon.
Freckenham: Church Lane
Early on a bright January afternoon.
Freckenham: St Andrew "Over-restored or rather rebuilt (by [G E] Street, 1867). W tower rebuilt 1884. Two-light Perp windows used as a kind of dormer" (Nikolaus Pevsner). A plane from Mildenhall or Lakenheath, nearby US air bases, shows above the nave.
Freckenham: St Andrew
"Over-restored or rather rebuilt (by [G E] Street, 1867). W tower rebuilt 1884. Two-light Perp windows used as a kind of dormer" (Nikolaus Pevsner). A plane from Mildenhall or Lakenheath, nearby US air bases, shows above the nave.
Freckenham: west of the churchyard A bright afternoon at the end of January.
Freckenham: west of the churchyard
A bright afternoon at the end of January.
Freckenham church and war memorial "E window of three stepped lancet lights under one arch, shafted inside, ie c 1300 [in style]" (Nikolaus Pevsner). In the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe thought the church "ruined by Victorians". The majority of the rebuilding was by G E Street in 1867. The War Memorial lists seventeen who died in The Great War and two from the Second World War.
Freckenham church and war memorial
"E window of three stepped lancet lights under one arch, shafted inside, ie c 1300 [in style]" (Nikolaus Pevsner). In the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe thought the church "ruined by Victorians". The majority of the rebuilding was by G E Street in 1867. The War Memorial lists seventeen who died in The Great War and two from the Second World War.
Patterned ground on field NE of Chippenham: aerial 2022 (1)
Patterned ground on field NE of Chippenham: aerial 2022 (1)
Patterned ground on field NE of Chippenham: aerial 2022
Patterned ground on field NE of Chippenham: aerial 2022
Chippenham: cricket in the rain Chippenham's league match against Camden (Cambridge) began in light rain, in defiance of a very discouraging weather forecast. The players' keenness was rewarded as the rain fizzled out and the match - a tense relegation battle neither side could afford to lose - was played to an exciting conclusion: Camden 148, Chippenham 125.
Chippenham: cricket in the rain
Chippenham's league match against Camden (Cambridge) began in light rain, in defiance of a very discouraging weather forecast. The players' keenness was rewarded as the rain fizzled out and the match - a tense relegation battle neither side could afford to lose - was played to an exciting conclusion: Camden 148, Chippenham 125.
Chippenham: fine trees, fielders and evening sunlight Near the end of an end-of-season friendly on a fine September Sunday. This lovely cricket ground is in the northern corner of Chippenham Park.
Chippenham: fine trees, fielders and evening sunlight
Near the end of an end-of-season friendly on a fine September Sunday. This lovely cricket ground is in the northern corner of Chippenham Park.
Chippenham High Street in September The horse chestnut leaves are turning. The Grade II listed house on the right dates from 1673.
Chippenham High Street in September
The horse chestnut leaves are turning. The Grade II listed house on the right dates from 1673.
Chippenham: estate cottages These cottages were built between 1791 and 1802 and modernised in the 20th century.
Chippenham: estate cottages
These cottages were built between 1791 and 1802 and modernised in the 20th century.
Chippenham Park gate lodges The Grade II listing begins "Matching pair of Neo-Classical lodges flanking gateway, c 1794-8 [and] built by James Wyatt (1746-1813) for John Tharp, who purchased the Park in 1791".
Chippenham Park gate lodges
The Grade II listing begins "Matching pair of Neo-Classical lodges flanking gateway, c 1794-8 [and] built by James Wyatt (1746-1813) for John Tharp, who purchased the Park in 1791".
Chippenham: going out to bat Camden (Cambridge) batted first in a Sunday friendly match and the two openers walked out shortly after one o'clock on a fine afternoon in mid September. Twenty-odd overs later both retired undefeated after a partnership of 168, one having scored 112, the other 52. The final score was 252 and the match eventually drawn, with Chippenham eight wickets down. A good time was had by all.
Chippenham: going out to bat
Camden (Cambridge) batted first in a Sunday friendly match and the two openers walked out shortly after one o'clock on a fine afternoon in mid September. Twenty-odd overs later both retired undefeated after a partnership of 168, one having scored 112, the other 52. The final score was 252 and the match eventually drawn, with Chippenham eight wickets down. A good time was had by all.
High Street, Chippenham
High Street, Chippenham
The Tharp Arms, Chippenham
The Tharp Arms, Chippenham
Gazebo in Chippenham
Gazebo in Chippenham
Field in Chippenham
Field in Chippenham
The B1085 entering Chippenham
The B1085 entering Chippenham
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Chippenham is located at Grid Ref: TL6669 (Lat: 52.301676, Lng: 0.43663775)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

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Chippenham
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
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Chippenham
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Defibrillator
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