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History

Huntingdon has deep roots, dating back to the days of the Anglo-Saxons and Danes. It first pops up in the historical record in 921, mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as ‘Huntandun.’ By the time of the Domesday Book in 1086, it had evolved to “Huntedun.” The name is thought to mean either ‘the huntsman’s hill’ or ‘Hunta’s hill.’

The Manor at Hemingford Grey

1 July 2025
Hemingford Grey Manor is a very special place; it is the oldest, longest continuously inhabited house in the country, dating back 900 years to the Normans.
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Houghton Mill

1 July 2025
Houghton Mill is a water mill located on the Great Ouse in the village of Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a National Trust property and a Grade II* listed building.
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Huntingdon Castle Hills

1 July 2025
The castle has a long history of use, beginning in 1068 when it was built for William the Conqueror following his return from York.
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Priory Road Chapel

1 July 2025
The cemetery was established in the 1850s and the Chapel was built early 1800s by noted architect Robert Hutchinson who is also interred here. It was originally two chapels for separate non – conformist and Christian worship.
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Sebastopol Cannon

1 July 2025
The original gun was part of a massive haul of Russian weapons captured during the Crimean War in the 1850s and was awarded to Huntingdon by Queen Victoria
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Old bridge

1 July 2025
The bridge was Grade I listed as Huntingdon Bridge by Historic England in 1950 and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument The Nuns Bridge is a different Grade II Listed, originally a late medieval bridge 1.3km West
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All Saints Church

1 July 2025
All Saints' Church is a Church of England church located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. There have been multiple churches on the site of this one.
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St Mary’s Church

1 July 2025
St Mary's and All Saints are the only Anglican church buildings left standing from the 16 original ancient churches in Huntingdon and are both grade 1 listed.
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The Town Hall

1 July 2025
Built in 1745, the beautifully restored Grade II* Listed Georgian Town Hall is situated in the heart of Huntingdon on the historic Market Square.
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Thinking Soldier Memorial

1 July 2025
Thinking Soldier War memorial brings together the town to recognise those who have served in the two World Wars, and other armed conflicts since
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Buckden Towers

30 June 2025
Discover the rich tapestry of history at Buckden Towers, a captivating medieval fortified manor that once served as the Bishop of Lincoln’s palace.
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Hinchingbrooke House

20 June 2025
This Tudor country house was built around an early 13th century nunnery. It was given by Henry VIII to Richard Cromwell in 1538 at the time of the Dissolution. Queen Elizabeth I came here and King James I was a regular visitor.
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Cromwell Museum

30 May 2025
The Cromwell museum is Huntingdon’s star attraction. It is the most important collection of its kind in the country and highlights the life and legacy of Huntingdon’s most famous character.
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