Difference between revisions of "Holywell-cum-Needingworth"
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| − | The parish extends east from [[St Ives, Huntingdonshire|St Ives]] along the north bank of the River [[Great Ouse]]. Holywell is the smaller village and is found down a dead-end road from Needingworth, on the banks of the Great Ouse. Residential development which has been extensive in recent years has tended to bring the two | + | The parish extends east from [[St Ives, Huntingdonshire|St Ives]] along the north bank of the River [[Great Ouse]]. Holywell is the smaller village and is found down a dead-end road from Needingworth, on the banks of the Great Ouse. Residential development which has been extensive in recent years has tended to bring the two villages closer togeher, but they remain separated by their meadows. |
[[File:The Ferry Boat Inn and Public House, Holywell - geograph.org.uk - 309886.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The Ferry Boat Inn, Holywell]] | [[File:The Ferry Boat Inn and Public House, Holywell - geograph.org.uk - 309886.jpg|left|thumb|200px|The Ferry Boat Inn, Holywell]] | ||
[[Category:Towns and villages in Huntingdonshire]] | [[Category:Towns and villages in Huntingdonshire]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:09, 23 April 2012
Holywell-cum-Needingworth is a parish combining two delightful villages in Huntingdonshire, which are oftenest yoked together in speech and consideration:
The parish extends east from St Ives along the north bank of the River Great Ouse. Holywell is the smaller village and is found down a dead-end road from Needingworth, on the banks of the Great Ouse. Residential development which has been extensive in recent years has tended to bring the two villages closer togeher, but they remain separated by their meadows.
