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Fowlmere

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Fowlmere — village in Cambridgeshire, England.

Fowlmere, towns & cities in Cambridgeshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Foxton · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fowlmere is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 420 people. Address: SG8. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cambridgeshire, England". Coordinates: 52.0830°, 0.0748°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Fowlmere is one of the southernmost villages in Cambridgeshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 Census was 1,206. It is very close to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, and 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the city of Cambridge.

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Background

History

The village has an ancient landmark called the ‘Round Moat’, which is the remains of an early Saxon settlement dating from around the ninth century. The Census Records from 1841 to 1891 can be found in the Cambridge Record Office. ]] The village was struck by an F1/T2 tornado on 23 November 1981, as part of the record-breaking nationwide tornado outbreak on that day.

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Coordinates
52.0830, 0.0748
County
Cambridgeshire
Parish
Fowlmere
Postcode
SG8
Parliamentary constituency
South Cambridgeshire
Population
420
Nearest railway station
Foxton4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fowlmere?
Fowlmere is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8), in the parish of Fowlmere.
Is Fowlmere free to visit?
Yes, Fowlmere is free to enter.
How do I get to Fowlmere?
The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8.