Discovering Burwell

4 circular village walks
A new compilation of walks providing
a guided tour through Burwell. Researched and produced
by Burwell History Society

The Domesday Survey of 1086 records the village under different spellings: Burewell, Burwella, Burwelle - later Borewell and sometimes Burwells because the village used to consist of two separate parts. These were later linked by a causeway connecting 'High Town', where the industry was primarily quarrying to 'Low Town' with its small inland wharf beside the waterway. This flowed through the agricultural fields and peat beds, and was the primary route to the world beyond, connecting directly to the Fenland river network, importing trade goods and exporting local produce. The fen lodes (rivers) were probably Roman canals and the land between was mostly bog until the Burwell Fen Drainage Act of 1846

Burwell has been described as 'a sanctuary for wildlife and ancient memories'. This description still holds true today. And we hope you will enjoy discovering the historical highlights of our interesting village.

Discover the fascinating facts about Burwell - see for yourself the sites where Saxon and Roman remains were found, learn about the discovering of the real skeleton in the closet of one of the public houses and look for the true facts about one of our oldest houses revealed by recent renovations.

Copies of this book are on sale locally - cost £2.95. All proceeds from sales will go towards historical conservation projects in Burwell.

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MPs want train attack heroes to get George Cross
Pippa Heylings says Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean should receive the honour after their bravery.
Town's 'half-dead' Christmas tree to be replaced
The market place's forlorn fir is branded a "disgrace" by the town council.
Knife attack probed for links to train stabbings
Ricky Butcher says he was slashed in the mouth with a knife while waiting for a taxi.
'I'm so lucky to be here unharmed' - train attack survivor praises hero passenger
Passenger Astrid, 19, tells the BBC how Stephen Crean stood between her and the alleged attacker.
End of an era as semaphore signals are taken down
The lever-controlled semaphore signals at Manea are thought to have been the last in use in the East.
Water supply disrupted for many households
A burst water main is fixed after residents in many villages were affected.
Watch: Town ridicules 'diabolical' Christmas tree
Passers-by criticise the fir's many browning needles, with one man saying it looks "a bit dead".
Falconer emotional after finding missing Chanel
Chanel, who flew off on Sunday, is found thanks to the help of local people.
Ambulance service unveils Remembrance Day tribute
An ambulance service says six of its vehicles are decorated with tributes to the armed forces.
Employees shocked as driving school shuts down
NxtGen Driving Academy, based in Suffolk, is appointing liquidators.
Two churches placed on heritage at-risk register
The church is no longer at risk despite being extensively damaged in a fire in 2018.

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