Boxworth
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  Map sources for Boxworth at grid reference TL348642
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Boxworth is a village in Cambridgeshire not far from the rapidly expanding developments of Cambourne and Bar Hill. It is situated about 8 miles to the north-west of Cambridge. It is within the diocese of Ely. The village boasts among its quaint lack of urban amenities, a Public House/small hotel- "The Golden Ball", and a village hall where community events are hosted.
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[edit] Church
The church of St Peter is an ancient edifice of flint and stone in the Decorated style, consisting of chancel, nave of four bays, south aisle, north and south porches and a lofty embattled tower containing a clock and one bell: in the church is a monument to Nicholas Saunderson LL.D., F.R.S. the celebrated blind professor of mathematics in the University of Cambridge, who died 19th April, 1739: the church was thoroughly restored in 1868-9, and affords 150 sittings.
[edit] Road
The Road is designed to be a small access road to the rural outlying villages of Cambridge surrounding it - including Elsworth, Conington and Knapwell. However, as the village lies between two major roads - the A428 and the notorious A14 (previously A604), it is often heavily used (as a rat run), especially when one of the major roads is blocked. In 2004-2005, traffic calming measures were introduced at either end of the village- a chicane. This is considerably less traffic calming than surrounding villages- which make heavy use of road humps and speed reducing signs. The traffic calming measures are often a controversial issue.
[edit] Windfarm
In 2003-2005, plans were made to build a wind farm in the surrounding area of Boxworth, across arable land. 16 turbines of between 80-100m were planned, and the village started a campaign called "Stop Cambridge Wind Farm" was introduced to stop the building of it. In early 2005 the application was rejected by Cambridgeshire County Council, but an appeal is thought to be under consideration.
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