Doddington, Cambridgeshire
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| Doddington | |
  Doddington |
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| OS grid reference | TL402911 |
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| Shire county | Cambridgeshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | March |
| Postcode district | PE15 |
| Dialling code | 01354 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Coordinates: 52°29′42″N 0°03′40″E / 52.495°N 0.061°E
Doddington is a village in Cambridgeshire, 4 miles (6 km) between Chatteris and March. Historically, Doddington was one of the largest parishes in England. Under the Doddington Rectory Division Act of 1856 it was divided into seven rectories, Benwick, Doddington, Wimblington, March Old Town, March St Peter, March St John and March St Mary.
In the centre of the village is a clocktower built in 1897 in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The village is also notable for its large carnival held every 1st Saturday in July, followed by a sports event after. The village also has a public house, The George. Local amenities includes a post office, a few shops and a hospital.
Christopher Tye, composer and organist, was rector here after taking holy orders. Jonnie Peacock, MBE, sprinter who won gold at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, lives in the village.
The village is under the administration of Fenland District Council.
There are some pictures and a description of the church at the Cambridgeshire Churches website.[1]
Doddington is a village full of history, situated in Cambridgeshire, England, and the Doddington’s Doings is the village’s monthly newsletter. Set in Fenland, between Chatteris and March, Doddington has two churches (St Mary’s Church and the Methodist Church) and around 900 houses. There are many clubs to suit everyone. For example, we have the Girl Guides, Scouts, Women’s Institute, the women’s section of the Royal British Legion, Short Mat Bowls Club, Outdoor Bowls Club, Cricket Club and an Under 5’s group and many more! Every year without fail, the village puts on a carnival and sports day – and we are hoping the Christmas lights will come back to the village this year too.
External links
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