Glinton, Cambridgeshire
Encyclopedia
Glinton is a village to the north of the City of Peterborough
, England
, United Kingdom
.
It has a population of 3130 (2001 Census) and consists of about 1200 dwellings.
It is separated from the urban sprawl of Peterborough and the new township of Werrington by the A15, the Peterborough bypass.
The origin of the place name Glinton is uncertain. It may mean “village on the Glym brook” (ie. the Brook Drain) or could possibly be derived from the old Danish “klint” (hill), or middle low German “glinde” (enclosure or fence) or the Old English “glente”, meaning look-out place.
Glinton was mentioned in the Domesday Book
and evidence suggests that it dates from pre-history times. There is evidence of early settlement at Glinton, dating back to the Iron Age
. Extensive Roman
remains, including a beautifully-preserved well, were found during construction of the A15 bypass in 1996, as well as a fine example of a medieval drainage system. Further Roman remains were found in Peakirk
Road near the junction with the High Street and it is thought that the area was the site of a Roman farmstead that supplied the larger settlement of Werrington.
The spire of St Benedict's church is considered by many experts to be one of the finest needle spires in England, second only to Salisbury Cathedral. It is the subject of one of John Clare
's poems Glinton Spire. Clare, although born in Helpston, went to school in the church, and there is an inscription dated 1808 on the door frame of the church.
Glinton has several small shops including a chemist, butcher and post office/general store. There is a pub in the village (the 2nd pub closing in 2006 and becoming a residential property in 2011.
There are two schools in the village, Peakirk cum Glinton (a Church of England primary school with about 200 pupils) and Arthur Mellows Village College (a large secondary school with about 1700 pupils).
Although covered by Peterborough City Council, Glinton has its own Parish Council consisting of 11 councillors.
Peterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of in June 2007. For ceremonial purposes it is in the county of Cambridgeshire. Situated north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
It has a population of 3130 (2001 Census) and consists of about 1200 dwellings.
It is separated from the urban sprawl of Peterborough and the new township of Werrington by the A15, the Peterborough bypass.
The origin of the place name Glinton is uncertain. It may mean “village on the Glym brook” (ie. the Brook Drain) or could possibly be derived from the old Danish “klint” (hill), or middle low German “glinde” (enclosure or fence) or the Old English “glente”, meaning look-out place.
Glinton was mentioned in the Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
and evidence suggests that it dates from pre-history times. There is evidence of early settlement at Glinton, dating back to the Iron Age
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
. Extensive Roman
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
remains, including a beautifully-preserved well, were found during construction of the A15 bypass in 1996, as well as a fine example of a medieval drainage system. Further Roman remains were found in Peakirk
Peakirk, Cambridgeshire
Peakirk is a civil parish in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. For local government purposes it forms part of Newborough ward; for parliamentary purposes it falls within North West Cambridgeshire constituency. In 2001, the parish had a population of 321 persons and 139...
Road near the junction with the High Street and it is thought that the area was the site of a Roman farmstead that supplied the larger settlement of Werrington.
The spire of St Benedict's church is considered by many experts to be one of the finest needle spires in England, second only to Salisbury Cathedral. It is the subject of one of John Clare
John Clare
John Clare was an English poet, born the son of a farm labourer who came to be known for his celebratory representations of the English countryside and his lamentation of its disruption. His poetry underwent a major re-evaluation in the late 20th century and he is often now considered to be among...
's poems Glinton Spire. Clare, although born in Helpston, went to school in the church, and there is an inscription dated 1808 on the door frame of the church.
Glinton has several small shops including a chemist, butcher and post office/general store. There is a pub in the village (the 2nd pub closing in 2006 and becoming a residential property in 2011.
There are two schools in the village, Peakirk cum Glinton (a Church of England primary school with about 200 pupils) and Arthur Mellows Village College (a large secondary school with about 1700 pupils).
Although covered by Peterborough City Council, Glinton has its own Parish Council consisting of 11 councillors.
External links
- Glinton.Net A community site for the village of Glinton, including the history of the village, school and church and a page for the Parish Council.