Towns & cities · East of England
Croxton
Croxton — village in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Neots · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Croxton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 96 people. Address: PE19. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.2242°, -0.1802°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Croxton is a village and civil parish about 13 miles (21 km) west of Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire, England. In 2001, the resident population was 163 people, falling slightly to 160 at the 2011 Census. Croxton Park is to the south of the current village and contains a large house and parkland.
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Background
History
The name of the village was spelled Crochestone in the 1086 Domesday Book. 'Croxton' is derived from 'farmstead in a nook, or of a man called Krókr', or the Old English 'croh-tun' meaning saffron farm, and may have been part of a late Scandinavian settlement, along with Caxton and Toft. At Westbury, the green at the north end of the village street was enclosed and a large house, The Downs, and a farm were built on it. At the south end of the street is a late medieval timber-framed house called Croxton Manor but it was probably the original Westbury manor house. Westbury Farm was probably an earlier site for the manor house - the farmhouse has several medieval parts and remains of a moat. In…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2242, -0.1802
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Croxton
- Postcode
- PE19
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 96
- Nearest railway station
- St Neots — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q610264 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Croxton, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Thatched cottages, High Street, Croxton, Cambs - geograph.org.uk - 386153.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Croxton Park
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Toseland Hall
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Yelling
Public art & sculpture · 3.1 km
Great Paxton
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St Margaret's Church
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Graveley
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Great Gransden Campsite
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Light Column and Timeline
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The Plough Public House With Attached Stables And Hayloft
Historic pubs · 4.9 km
Papworth Everard
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Croxton is a village in Cambridgeshire, located in the London region, with a population of 96. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 96
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
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Things to see in Croxton
5 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Croxton Park
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St Margaret's Church
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Yelling
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📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Deserted village at Wintringham
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📷 5Nearby
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Croxton Park
Croxton Park — building in Croxton, South Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Deserted village at Wintringham
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Toseland Hall
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Yelling
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Great Paxton
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Where to eat & stay near Croxton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Great Gransden Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
St Neots Mobile Home Park
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
St Neots Camping and Caravanning Club
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
The Cambridge Belfry
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📷 5
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Plough Public House With Attached Stables And Hayloft
The Plough Public House With Attached Stables And Hayloft in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Duncombe Arms Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
The Red House
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📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Old Bridge Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Three Tuns Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croxton?
- Croxton is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE19), in the parish of Croxton.
- What is Croxton?
- Croxton — village in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Croxton?
- The nearest railway station is St Neots, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE19.
- Is Croxton free to visit?
- Yes, Croxton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croxton?
- The nearest railway station is St Neots, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE19.