Stretham
| Stretham | |
|---|---|
Stretham Windmill | |
Location within Cambridgeshire | |
| Area | 6.27 sq mi (16.2 km2) |
| Population | 1,831 |
| • Density | 292/sq mi (113/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TL513747 |
| • London | 64 mi (103 km) S |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ELY |
| Postcode district | CB6 |
| Dialling code | 01353 |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | www |
Stretham /ˈstrɛtəm/ is a village and civil parish 4 miles (6 km) south-south-west of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England, about 74 miles (119 km) by road from London. Its main attraction is Stretham Old Engine, a steam-powered pump used to drain the fens. The pump is still in use today although converted to electric power. It has open days throughout the year.