Coldham

Settlement in Cambridgeshire Fenland

England

Coldham

Coldham: Long Drove
Coldham: Long Drove Credit: Michael Garlick

Coldham is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, it lies approximately 10 miles northeast of the city of Peterborough. With a population of around 200 residents, Coldham is a close-knit and tight community.

The village is primarily known for its picturesque countryside, featuring rolling hills and scenic landscapes. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, with vast fields of crops and grazing livestock. Coldham has managed to maintain its rural charm and remains untouched by urbanization.

The village itself is characterized by its charming cottages and traditional architecture. The local church, St. Etheldreda’s, is a focal point of the community and dates back to the 12th century. The church's historic features, including stained glass windows and a beautiful spire, attract visitors and locals alike.

Coldham benefits from its proximity to the nearby city of Peterborough. This allows residents to access a wider range of amenities and services, including schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers. Additionally, the village is well-connected to major transportation routes, with good road links to nearby towns and cities.

Despite its small size, Coldham boasts a strong sense of community spirit. Regular events and gatherings, such as village fairs and fundraisers, are organized throughout the year, fostering a close bond among residents. The tranquil and idyllic surroundings make Coldham an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

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Coldham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.604483/0.116142 or Grid Reference TF4302. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coldham: Long Drove
Coldham: Long Drove
Coldham: Private Road
Coldham: Private Road
Coldham: Farm track
Coldham: Farm track
Coldham: Percival Farm
Coldham: Percival Farm
Coldham: Station Road
Coldham: Station Road
Coldham: March Road
Coldham: March Road
Coldham: Wheat field
Coldham: Wheat field
Coldham: Private farm track
Coldham: Private farm track
Coldham: Field with potato crop
Coldham: Field with potato crop
Coldham: Farm track
Coldham: Farm track
Coldham: Farm track
Coldham: Farm track
Coldham: Crop at Rutland Farm
Coldham: Crop at Rutland Farm
Potatoes Ready for Planting How time flies.
I can remember as a 12 year old lad planting potatoes in this very field..using horses! This was one of the last farms in Cambridgeshire to use horses.
Potatoes Ready for Planting
How time flies. I can remember as a 12 year old lad planting potatoes in this very field..using horses! This was one of the last farms in Cambridgeshire to use horses.
Coldham Windfarm expansion Seven wind turbines are being added to the existing eight (which are contiguous with eight more in the Stags Holt cluster). the positions of the turbines and access routes have been fenced off with the crop sprayed. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.guardian.co.uk/vestas/coldham.wind.farm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/vestas/coldham.wind.farm">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.co-operative.coop/corporate/ethicsinaction/climatechange/climate-change-projects/our-wind-farms/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.co-operative.coop/corporate/ethicsinaction/climatechange/climate-change-projects/our-wind-farms/">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> for details of the project and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2839424">TF4401 : Giant yellow crane building wind turbine at Coldham</a> for a view of the construction of the new turbines in March 2012
Coldham Windfarm expansion
Seven wind turbines are being added to the existing eight (which are contiguous with eight more in the Stags Holt cluster). the positions of the turbines and access routes have been fenced off with the crop sprayed. See LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link for details of the project and TF4401 : Giant yellow crane building wind turbine at Coldham for a view of the construction of the new turbines in March 2012
Small strip of woodland A spring version of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1694899">TF4401 : Small strip of woodland</a>
Small strip of woodland
A spring version of TF4401 : Small strip of woodland
Footpath and ditch to Rutlands Farm With a short culvert to allow farm access across the ditch.
Footpath and ditch to Rutlands Farm
With a short culvert to allow farm access across the ditch.
Ditch near Rutlands Farm With lots of foreshortening a gradient is just discernible.
Ditch near Rutlands Farm
With lots of foreshortening a gradient is just discernible.
Rutlands Farm
Rutlands Farm
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Coldham is located at Grid Ref: TF4302 (Lat: 52.604483, Lng: 0.116142)

Division: Isle of Ely

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Fenland

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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