Historic churches · East of England
March, Cambridgeshire
In or near Wimblington.
March, Cambridgeshire — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- March · 1.0 km
- Free entry
About
March, Cambridgeshire 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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Official information
Fossils Galore is a unique attraction located in March, Cambridgeshire, where visitors can explore a wide range of fossils and learn about paleontology. The site offers various events and activities related to fossils, making it an engaging experience for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
March is a town in Cambridgeshire, notable for its historic church. The church is a significant example of ecclesiastical architecture in the region, reflecting the area's rich religious heritage.
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Background
History
March was recorded as Merche in the Domesday Book of 1086, perhaps from the Old English mearc meaning 'boundary'. Modern March lies on the course of the Fen Causeway, a Roman road, and there is evidence of Roman settlements in the area. Before the draining of the fens, March was effectively an island in the marshy fens. The town probably owes its origin to the ford on the old course of the River Nene, where the road between Ely and Wisbech, the two chief towns of the Isle of Ely, crossed the river. At one time shipping on the River Nene provided the basis of the town's trade, but this declined with the coming of the railways in the 19th century. A single arch bridge was built over the River…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5510, 0.0880
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- March
- Postcode
- PE15 8AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- March — 1 km
- Official site
- www.fossilsgalore.com
Sources
- wikipedia: March, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Hippodrome
Theatres · 0.1 km
March & District Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
Fossils Galore
Museums · 0.4 km
Whale Bone
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Stone Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Norwood Road
Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Norwood Road nature reserve
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Peas Hill Green Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Church of St Wendreda
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Fourwinds
Campsites · 2.1 km
Dunhams Wood
Forests & woodlands · 2.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is March, Cambridgeshire?
- March, Cambridgeshire is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE15 8AB), in the parish of March.
- What is March, Cambridgeshire?
- March, Cambridgeshire — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to March, Cambridgeshire?
- The nearest railway station is March, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE15 8AB.
- Is March, Cambridgeshire a protected site?
- Yes — March, Cambridgeshire is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is March, Cambridgeshire free to visit?
- Yes, March, Cambridgeshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to March, Cambridgeshire?
- The nearest railway station is March, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE15 8AB.