Historic Buildings in Cambridgeshire

This simple and moving cemetery 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

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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, but around 1225 Bishop Hugh de Wells built a new house of stone.
Claret Centre, High Street, Buckden, Cambridgeshire, England, PE19 5TA

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Christ's College was founded by William Byngham in 1437. Byngham called his foundation 'God's House', but that name was not destined to last. In 1448 Henry VI decided that he wanted the God's House site for a new college he planned to establish (King's College), and Byngham's foundation was forced to move to its current location.
St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 3BU

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Clare College was established in 1326, making it the second-oldest college in Cambridge University. Lady Elizabeth de Clare added a later endowment, hence the 'Clare' designation. The most interesting historical feature at Clare is the Old Court, possibly designed by 17th architect Inigo Jones, who also designed Queen's House at Greenwich.
Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 1TL

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One of the oldest colleges in Cambridge, Corpus Christi has occupied the same set of historic buildings since around 1380. With only 75 undergraduates Corpus Christi is also one of the smallest colleges to make up Cambridge University,
Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 1RH

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Downfield Windmillis a Victoriam tower mill incorporating an earlier 1726 smock mill. The tarred brick mill operated until the 1990s and has now been restored to working order. It stands amid modern houses on the southern edge of Soham.
Windmill Close, Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, CB7 5BG

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Heritage Highlight: 1729 brick base

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Duxford Chapel is a simple 14th-century chantry chapel. The chapel interior is unfurnished, 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 brethren adhering to the Austin rule.
Whittlesford Station, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, CB22 4NL

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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

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Emmanuel College was founded in 1584, but most of the college buildings give off a neo-classical air, the result of remodelling by James Essex between 1769-1775. However, pride of place must go to the chapel, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677.
St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 3AP

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One of the oldest of the colleges that make up Cambridge University. Founded in 1348 as Gonville Hall, the college was refounded in 1558 as Gonville and Caius College. The founder was John Caius, physician to three Tudor monarchs. The college is divided into two sections, separated by the River Cam. The oldest section is Gonville Court built in the 14th century, and heavily remodelled in the 18th. The Master's Hall is built upon a small 15th-century house, greatly extended over the centuries.
Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 1TA

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