Godmanchester
| Godmanchester | |
|---|---|
Godmanchester's Causeway, which overlooks the River Great Ouse | |
Location within Cambridgeshire | |
| Area | 1.983 km2 (0.766 sq mi) civil parish |
| Population | 7,893 (2021) |
| • Density | 3,980/km2 (10,300/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TL245704 |
| • London | 56 miles (90 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HUNTINGDON |
| Postcode district | PE29 |
| Dialling code | 01480 |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Godmanchester (/ˈɡɒdməntʃɛstər/ GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of the River Great Ouse. Being on the Roman road network, the town has a long history. It has a waterside location, surrounded by open countryside of high value for its biodiversity but it remains highly accessible, with a railway line to London, the A1 road and M11/A14 which run nearby.