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River Nene

The River Nene is a river in the east of England that rises from three sources in the county of Northamptonshire. The tidal river forms the border between Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for about 3.7 miles . It is the tenth longest river in the United Kingdom, and is navigable for 88 miles from Northampton to The Wash.

Located at 52.5648, -0.355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Nene Valley Railway

The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is a preserved railway in Cambridgeshire, England, running between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction. The line is currently seven and a half miles in length. As well as stations at each terminus, there are currently three stops en route: Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows and Wansford.

Located at 52.5639, -0.339792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sutton, Cambridgeshire

Sutton is a civil parish in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. For electoral purposes it forms part of Glinton and Wittering ward in North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

Located at 52.575, -0.386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villages in Cambridgeshire, Geography of Peterborough, Civil parishes in Cambridgeshire

Durobrivae (Water Newton)

Durobrivae was a Roman fortified garrison town located at Water Newton in the English county of Cambridgeshire, where Ermine Street crossed the River Nene. More generally, it was in the territory of the Corieltauvi in a region of villas and commercial potteries. The name is Celtic, or more accurately Brythonic, in origin, and essentially means "fort bridge". During the Iron Age Britain was divided into distinct tribal areas.

Located at 52.559, -0.34821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman towns and cities in England, History of Peterborough, Populated places established in the 1st century, Geography of Peterborough, Buildings and structures in Peterborough, Former populated places in England, History of Huntingdonshire

Nene Park, Peterborough

Nene Park is a country park in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1978, it occupies a site approximately three and a half miles long, from slightly west of Castor to the centre of Peterborough. The Park has three lakes, one of which houses a watersports centre which provides sailing, kayaking and windsurfing classes.

Located at 52.5653, -0.325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castor Hanglands National Nature Reserve

Castor Hanglands is managed as a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, a non-departmental public body vested in 2006. It is situated north of the villages of Castor and Ailsworth in the unitary authority area of Peterborough in the United Kingdom. In an area of less than 220 acres (90 ha), Castor Hanglands contains a remarkable variety of plant and animal life.

Located at 52.6002, -0.346951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Geography of Cambridgeshire, Geography of Peterborough, National Nature Reserves in England, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cambridgeshire

Milton Hall

Milton Hall, near Peterborough, is the largest private house in Cambridgeshire, England. As part of the Soke of Peterborough, it was formerly part of Northamptonshire. It dates from 1594, being the historical home of the Fitzwilliam family, and is situated in an extensive park in which some original oak trees from an earlier Tudor Deer Park survive. Note: This Milton Hall should not be confused with the other Milton Hall just to the north of Cambridge in the village of Milton.

Located at 52.5845, -0.3116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country houses in Cambridgeshire, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, Grade I listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Grade I listed houses, Buildings and structures in Peterborough, 1590s architecture, Falklands War locations

St Mary's Church, Fordham

St Mary's Church, Fordham, is located to the south of the village of Fordham, Norfolk, England. It is a redundant Anglican parish church in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 52.5706, -0.3838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Grade II* listed buildings in Norfolk, Grade II* listed churches, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Friends of Friendless Churches