Historic churches · East of England
Huntingdon
In or near Hemingford Grey.
Huntingdon — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 1.6 km
- Free entry
About
Huntingdon is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Huntingdon is a church located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The church is a key element of the local heritage and contributes to the character of the area.
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Background
History
During the Roman Empire, in 274, a massive coin hoard dating to the reign of Tetricus I and Roman Emperor Aurelian was hidden in the grounds of the town. Consisting of 9,724 Roman coins, and discovered in 2018, the Muddy Hoard is considered to date the largest treasure trove of Cambridgeshire. Huntingdon was founded by the Anglo-Saxons and Danes. It is first mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in 921, where it appears as Huntandun. It appears as Huntedun in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name means "The huntsman's hill" or possibly "Hunta's hill". Huntingdon seems to have been a staging post for Danish raids outside East Anglia until 917, when the Danes moved to Tempsford, now in…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3364, -0.1717
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Huntingdon
- Postcode
- PE29 1UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Huntingdon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cafés · 1.1 km
The Cromwell Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
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The Old Bridge Hotel
Restaurants · 1.1 km
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St Peter's School, Huntingdon
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Places to stay
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The George Hotel
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Huntingdon Boat Haven & Caravan Park
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Huntingdon Boat Haven and Caravan Park
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📷 6Places to eat & drink
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King Of The Belgians Public House
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Three Tuns Public House
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📷 5📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Old Bridge Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntingdon?
- Huntingdon is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE29 1UF), in the parish of Huntingdon.
- What is Huntingdon?
- Huntingdon — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huntingdon?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE29 1UF.
- Is Huntingdon free to visit?
- Yes, Huntingdon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huntingdon?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE29 1UF.