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Guide - Historic Buildings Part of the Cambridgeshire Travel Guide
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This simple and moving cemetary is the final resting place for Americans killed in World War II while serving in the UK. The site of 30 acres was donated by the University of Cambridge. Over 3800 Americans are buried here, and the Wall of the Missing at the entrance lists the names of over 5000 more whose bodies were never recovered or identified. There is a small chapel on the site.
Madingley,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England
The Bishop's Palace in Ely was built in the late 15th century. The building consists of two wings joined by a central hall. In the early 16th century a 100 foot long gallery was added. Look for the coat of arms of the A family above the second story canopy. This was added as a tribute to Bishop Alcock, who had the palace built. In the garden is the oldest plane tree in England, planted by Bishop Gunning more than 300 years ago.
The Gallery,
Ely,
Cambridgeshire,
England
Buckden Towers, originally known as Buckden Palace, was an important residence belonging to the powerful Bishops of Lincoln. The first residence at Buckden would have been built of wood. Around 1225 Bishop Hugh de Wells built a new house of stone.
Claret Centre,
High Street Buckden,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
PE19 5TA
Christ's College was originally established in 1437 by William Byngham, who called his establishment God's House. In 1448 the college moved to its present location after Henry VI decided that he needed the original site for his new King's College.
St Andrew's Street,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
CB2 3BU
Clare College is the second oldest among Cambridge Colleges, having been founded in 1326, with the later aid of an endowment by Lady Elizabeth de Clare. In the 17th century and for a century following, Clare underwent a major rebuilding, with the present Old Court taking shape. Unsupported Clare tradition holds that it was the early classical pioneer architect Inigo Jones who was responsible for making Old Court the harmonious composition it is today.
Trinity Lane,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
CB2 1TL
Corpus Christi is one of the smallest Cambridge colleges, with an enrollement of only 75 undergraduates, but it is also one of the oldest colleges, using the same buildings since about 1380.
Trumpington Street,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
CB2 1RH
Remains of a simple 14th century chantry chapel. The chapel is unfurnished within, but offers a good example of a complete medieval building with little alteration. It may originally have been established as part of a hospital dedicated to St John the Baptist, occupied by a prior and brethern adhering to the Austin rule.
Whittlesford Station,
Duxford,
Cambridgeshire,
England
Emmanuel College was founded in 1584, but the most striking and attractive building is the college chapel, built in 1677 by Sir Christopher Wren. The main entrance is from St. Andrew's Street, past a versy small garden space. The front is a neo-classical addition of 1769-75, built by James Essex.
St Andrew's Street,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
CB2 3AP
Gonville Court is the oldest part of the college, its buildings were erected in the 14th century, but were refaced with and partly rebuilt in the 18th. The Master's Hall has at its core a small 15th century house, which has been much extended over time.
Trinity Street,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
CB2 1TA
The historic manor house in the riverside village of Hemingford Grey is one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain. The moated Manor was built around 1130 in a beautiful location on the south bank of the River Great Ouse, a few miles west of St Ives. The house is set in 4 acres of lovely gardens, famous for their selection of roses and irises.
The Manor,
Huntingdon Hemingford Grey,
East Anglia,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
PE28 9BN
Comfortably furnished open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining areas and French doors to covered courtyard. Pretty double bedroom with iron bedsteads. Bathroom/WC (shower … more >> Sleeps 4
The elegant 3 star Royal Cambridge Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Cambridge and combines a warm, welcoming charm, scrumptious fine dining and comfort throughout. Boasting a superb location in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the Royal Cambridge Hotel is just a stone's throw from the famous … more >>
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 >>
