Comberton facts for kids
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| Population | 2,346 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TL383563 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CAMBRIDGE |
| Postcode district | CB23 |
| Dialling code | 01223 |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Comberton is a village in Cambridgeshire, England. It's located in an area called South Cambridgeshire. The village is just east of the Prime Meridian, an imaginary line that divides the Earth into eastern and western halves.
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History of Comberton
People have lived in the Comberton area for thousands of years! Scientists have found old tools from the Neolithic period (the New Stone Age). They also found a Bronze Age barrow, which is a type of ancient burial mound. In 1842, the remains of a Roman villa were discovered too.
The village itself was first written about in the Domesday Book in 1086. This was a big survey ordered by William the Conqueror. Back then, Comberton was called Cumbertone. This means the village has been around for at least 900 years!
Some of the houses in Comberton are very old, dating back to the 1300s. A part of the village called Green End was named after Sir Henry Green, an important judge from the 1300s. The current Manor House at Green End was built in the late 1500s.
Where is Comberton?
Comberton is about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of the city of Cambridge. It sits at a low height, about 25 feet (8 m) above sea level. The village covers an area of about 1954 acres.
The Prime Meridian line passes very close to Comberton. You can even see a special stone plaque marking it on the main road (B1046) between Comberton and the nearby village of Toft.
Comberton is also "twinned" with a village in France called Le Vaudreuil. This means the two villages have a special friendship and often visit each other.
Life in Comberton
Comberton has a population of about 2,300 people. It's a busy village with many useful places.
Village Facilities
You'll find two churches in Comberton. St Mary's is a Church of England church that was built in the 1200s. There's also a Baptist church that opened in 1868.
The village also has a pub called The Three Horseshoes, some shops, a post office, and a doctor's surgery. In the middle of the village, there's a lovely pond where ducks live. There's also a recreation ground for playing.
Schools in Comberton
Comberton is well known for its schools. It has an infant playgroup and the Meridian Primary School.
The village is also home to Comberton Village College and Comberton Sixth Form. These schools are part of the Comberton Educational Trust. They are very successful and often rank among the best state schools in England. Comberton Village College helps other secondary schools by sharing its knowledge and good practices.
Famous Residents
A writer named Lyn Irvine lived at Cross Farm in Comberton. She lived there with her husband, mathematician Max Newman, and their two sons. Lyn Irvine wrote a book called Field With Geese in 1960 while living at Cross Farm. She considered Comberton her home for the rest of her life.
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