Swavesey
Swavesey is a village 9 miles northwest of Cambridge forming a historical parish of 3982 acres on the border with Huntingdonshire
| History | Swavesey, forming a historical parish of 3982 acres on the border with Huntingdonshire lies on a narrow clay ridge rising to 18 metres above sea level at one time surrounded by fenland. The village was of importance during the early Middle Ages as the centre of a large 11th-century estate. A castle was built here in the late 11th or early 12th century, though is believed to have been derelict by 1200. Swavesey served as a port and subsequent market town and was fortified at the end of the 12th century. |
| Education |
Swavesey Primary School Swavesey Village College |
| Religion |
St Andrew's Bethal Baptist Church |
| Sports facilities |
Memorial Hall Village Green and Pavilion Swavesey Village College |
| Pubs | The White Horse |
| Accommodation | Travelodge |
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