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Godmanchester
Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of the River Great Ouse. Being on the Roman road network the town has a long history. It has a waterside location and is surrounded by open countryside of high value for its biodiversity but it remains highly accessible, with a railway line to London, the A1 road and M11/A14, which run nearby.
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Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of the River Great Ouse. Being on the Roman road network the town has a long history. It has a waterside location and is surrounded by open countryside of high value for its biodiversity but it remains highly accessible, with a railway line to London, the A1 road and M11/A14, which run nearby.
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Background
History
The town is on the site of the Roman town of Durovigutum. There is archaeological evidence of Celtic and earlier habitation prior to the establishment of a key Roman town and a mansio (inn), so the area has probably been continuously occupied for more than 2,000 years. In contrast to Huntingdon, archaeological finds have been extensive in the centre of Godmanchester. The town has two conservation areas showing architecture from the last 400 years. More than 100 private listed buildings, including many timber-framed Tudor houses, may be seen, the largest being Tudor Farm, dating from 1600 and restored in 1995.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3176, -0.1725
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Godmanchester
- Postcode
- PE29 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Official site
- www.firststrokes.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Godmanchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godmanchester?
- Godmanchester is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE29 2JH), in the parish of Godmanchester.
- Is Godmanchester free to visit?
- Yes, Godmanchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Godmanchester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE29 2JH. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.