Etton, Cambridgeshire facts for kids
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 Etton
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| Population | 158 |
| OS grid reference | TF1306 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode district | PE6 |
| Dialling code | 01733 |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Etton is a small village and civil parish located in the Peterborough area of Cambridgeshire, England. A civil parish is like a small local government area. In 2001, about 158 people lived here in 58 homes.
For voting, Etton is part of the Northborough area. This area helps choose a Member of Parliament for the North West Cambridgeshire region.
Near Etton, you can find Woodcroft. This was once a medieval village that is now empty. It is also home to Woodcroft Castle.
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Etton's Fascinating History
Ancient Discoveries at Etton Woodgate
In 1982, an interesting Neolithic settlement was found and dug up at Etton Woodgate. The Neolithic period was a time long ago when people first started farming.
A scientist named Francis Pryor led the digging. He found that the settlement had two main parts. It seemed that for every building people used for work, there was another building that looked just like it, but was only used for special ceremonies or 'rituals'.
The Story of Woodcroft Castle
Woodcroft Castle was built around the year 1280. It was surrounded by a moat, which is a deep, wide ditch filled with water for protection. Parts of the original medieval castle still stand today. These include the west side and a corner tower.
Later, in the late 1400s (early Tudor times), a new north wing was added. During the English Civil War in 1648, the castle was taken over by soldiers who supported Parliament. The English Civil War was a big conflict in England between those who supported the King and those who supported Parliament.
Water for Peterborough
In 1907, the Peterborough Corporation Water Works opened in Etton. This was built to help bring more water to the city of Peterborough.
