Thorney, Cambridgeshire
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Thorney

Thorney is the most northerly of the islands springing up from the fenlands of Cambridgeshire. As with many other fenland islands, Thorney was the site of a 7th century monastic settlement. That early monastery was destroyed by the Danes. Here also Hereward the Wake made one of his last stands against William the Conqueror and his Norman invaders.

Those same Normans replaced the Saxon monastery with a new one. Little remains of that abbey beyond the west front. The abbey nave is now incorporated into the parish church and more of the abbey buildings now form part of the 17th century abbey house. Over 140 tons of building stones from the abbey at Thorney went to build the chapel of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

A windmill dating from 1787 stands nearby, but much of the town is a product of the 19th century, with rows of terraced houses built by the Duke of Bedford.

 

 

 

Cambridge | Crowland Abbey | Duxford Air Museum | Ely | Elsworth | Elton House Grantchester | Huntingdon | Kimbolton | Peterborough | Ramsey | St. Ives | St. Neots | Thorney | Wicken Fen | Wimpole Hall | Wisbech

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Text © David Ross and Britain Express 2001

  



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Bridge View

Whitby
Self catering cottage

Property offers one king bedroom with ensuite bathroom and two twin bedrooms. Master bathroom includes shower over bath. Lounge, dining/kitchen and utility room.

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Sleeps 6

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Cumbria

The Hayloft

Redmain
Self catering cottage

The Hayloft offers 1 king size bedroom, bathroom with power shower over bath, large open plan living room with kitchen on one side.

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Sleeps 2

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Cambridge (Hotel)

Royal Cambridge Hotel

Built in Georgian times, the Royal Cambridge Hotel is located in the centre of the historic city of Cambridge. The famous 'Backs' are only metres away and the colleges, botanical gardens, theatres, museums and shops are conveniently close by. The hotel offers a lounge bar and a restaurant serving table … more >>

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Cambridge (Hotel)

De Vere University Arms

Situated in the very heart of historic Cambridge, the University Arms Hotel offers an unrivalled position overlooking Parker's Piece. Just a short walk from the hotel you will find the magnificent Colleges, including the famous Kings College, together with the Bridge of Sighs which can be seen whilst being chauffeured … more >>

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Peterborough (Hotel)

Bull Hotel

The Bull Hotel is located in the heart of the city of Peterborough, minutes from the railway station and close to the ancient Norman Peterborough Cathedral and immediately opposite the modern Queensgate Shopping Centre. All 118 bedrooms are fully equipped with internet access through the television with infrared keyboard and … more >>

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