Boxworth

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Boxworth
latitude= 52.25946
longitude= 0.02637
population = 226 (2001 Census)
shire_district= City of Cambridge
shire_county = Cambridgeshire
region = East of England
constituency_westminster=South Cambridgeshire
post_town= CAMBRIDGE
postcode_district = CB23
postcode_area= CB
dial_code= 01954
os_grid_reference= TL348642

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. [cite news | url=http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/Boxworth/|title=Genuki information on Boxworth|publisher=Genuki|date=2003-03-20|accessdate=2007-12-11] 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. The village covers an area of 1,053 ha. (2,602 a.) [cite news | url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=15432|title=British History Online guide to Boxworth|publisher=British History Online|date=1989|accessdate=2007-12-14] Boxworth is a relatively small village, with around 100 houses.

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.

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.

Wind Farm

In 2003-2005, plans were made to build a wind farm in the surrounding area of Boxworth, across arable land. Sixteen turbines were planned, and a number of residents of the village started a campaign [cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/3706415.stm|title=Wind Farm stirs local opposition|publisher=BBC News|date=2004-05-12|accessdate=2007-12-11] called "Stop Cambridge Wind Farm", introduced to stop the building of it. In early 2005 the application was rejected by Cambridgeshire County Council, and the ensuing appeal was also rejected.

During the August 1995 heat wave in Europe, which recorded the hottest temperature since records began in 1659, Boxworth recorded the highest temperature in the United Kingdom, at 35C (95F). cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/146079.stm|title=Hot weather health warning|publisher=BBC News|date=1998-08-06|accessdate=2007-12-11]

References

External links

* [http://www.stopcwf.org.uk Stop Cambridge Wind Farm]
* [http://www.goldenballhotel.co.uk The Golden Ball Hotel and Pub]
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/Boxworth Genuki page on Boxworth]