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Burwell is a village in Cambridgeshire, England, about 16 km (10 mi) to the northeast of Cambridge.
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St Mary the Virgin, Burwell
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More on Burwell
Burwell is believed to have been established during the Anglo-Saxon period, as its name means "fort well". The village was first mentioned in 1060, and found its way into the Domesday Book under various spellings, including Burewelle, Burwella and Burwelle.Burwell is located at the head of Burwell Lode, a man-made waterway to connects to the River Cam. The waterway has been round since Roman times, though the present course dates to the 17th century.
Burwell was the site of a tragedy called the Barn Fire on Cuckolds Row, where a fire during a puppet show killed 78 people. It was caused by a lantern that was accidentally knowed over.
Visiting Burwell
From London, take the M11 motorway and continue on the A11 road at Junction 9. The A11 continues as the A14. at Junction 37, head north on A142, then turn left to Windmill Hill (signage is poorly posted, right on the junction itself), which continues to the B1103 road heading west towards Burwell.Places of Interest in Burwell
- Burwell Museum
Museum providing a glimpse into rural life in Cambridgeshire. It has a collection of historic buildings, some brought over and reconstructed on the site. - Church of St Mary the Virgin
Anglican church on High Street dating back to the 15th century. - Trinity Church
Church created from the merger of the Methodist and United Reformed churches in 1988.
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