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Fenland District
Fenland is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. It was historically part of the Isle of Ely. The district covers around 500 square kilometres (190 sq mi) of mostly agricultural land
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Fenland is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. It was historically part of the Isle of Ely. The district covers around 500 square kilometres (190 sq mi) of mostly agricultural land in the extremely flat Fens. The council is based in Fenland Hall, in March. Other towns include Chatteris, Whittlesey and Wisbech, the largest of the four. Since 2017 the district has been a constituent member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by the directly-elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The neighbouring districts are East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Peterborough, South Holland and King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
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Fenland is a local government district in Cambridgeshire, England. It was historically part of the Isle of Ely. The district covers around 500 square kilometres (190 sq mi) of mostly agricultural land in the extremely flat Fens. The council is based in Fenland Hall, in March. Other towns include Chatteris, Whittlesey and Wisbech, the largest of the four. Since 2017 the district has been a constituent member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by the directly-elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The neighbouring districts are East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Peterborough, South Holland and King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of six former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Fenland, referencing its position within the Fens.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5750, 0.0490
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- March
- Postcode
- PE15 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Fenland District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fenland District?
- Fenland District is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE15 0AA), in the parish of March.
- Who owns Fenland District?
- Fenland District is owned by Fenland District Council.
- Is Fenland District free to visit?
- Yes, Fenland District is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fenland District?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE15 0AA. It sits within the North East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.