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Abington Pigotts
Abington Pigotts — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royston · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Abington Pigotts is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 233 people. Address: SG8. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England". Coordinates: 52.0830°, -0.0960°.
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Official information
Abington Pigotts is a village in Cambridgeshire known for its community and local insights. Visitors can explore various themes related to the area, including demographics, economy, and community safety.
From the Wikipedia article
Abington Pigotts is a small village in Cambridgeshire, England about 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Royston, Hertfordshire.
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Background
History
The parish of Abington Pigotts covers an area of 1237 acre. Roughly circular in shape it is surrounded by the parishes of Shingay, Wendy, Bassingbourn, Litlington, and Steeple Morden with its boundaries largely following minor waterways and streams. A settlement from the early Iron Age has been found in the parish, covering around 20 acres a half mile north-west of the church, and was occupied through the Belgic and Roman periods. Pottery from the Anglo-Saxon era has also been found near the site. The village is notable as being the birthplace of Thomas Lester, who was prominent in the rural lacemaking industry in Bedfordshire, establishing a Lace Manufactory business which survived until…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0830, -0.0960
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Abington Pigotts
- Postcode
- SG8
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 233
- Nearest railway station
- Royston — 5.8 km
- Official site
- www.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1779774 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abington Pigotts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Abington Piggots - geograph.org.uk - 221962.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Abington Pigotts is a village in Cambridgeshire, located in the London region, with a population of 233. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 233
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
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John o'Gaunt's House
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John o'Gaunt's House
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📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Steeple Morden Airfield (WW II)
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Where to eat & stay near Abington Pigotts
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Hoops Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abington Pigotts?
- Abington Pigotts is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8), in the parish of Abington Pigotts.
- What is Abington Pigotts?
- Abington Pigotts — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England.
- How do I get to Abington Pigotts?
- The nearest railway station is Royston, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8.
- Is Abington Pigotts free to visit?
- Yes, Abington Pigotts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abington Pigotts?
- The nearest railway station is Royston, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8.