Welcome to Broughton
View over the fields towards the village of Broughton, Huntingdonshire
Broctona (10th century); Brouctone,
Brochtuna (12th century); Brouctone (16th century) and Broughton
(Modern).
Broughton has two old friends in a sleepy green hollow, the
Elizabethan rectory with the garden where a rector tended his
flowers for over 60 years, and a church in which he preached
thousands of sermons. He was Robert Hudson, and a tablet in the
church tells us he was greatly loved for his long ministry, which
covered so much of the 18th century. In his former garden there is
still an ancient stone coffin complete with lid.
The church in Broughton has a tower and spire of about 1500, and a
14th century chancel between two walls built by the Normans. They
gave the font its fine arcading about the year 1100. Two notable
pieces of 15th century art the church possesses, the work of carvers
and painters who may have fought a Bosworth Field. In the roof of
the nave is an angelic orchestra with a striking figure of St Andrew
among the choir, and over the chancel arch is a series of paintings
finely preserved, probably by artists of the same generation. One
painting shows a Resurrection scene, another the Day of Judgment and
there are quaint pictures showing Adam and Eve before and after they
were driven from the garden.
Broughton is one of the parishes of the District of
Huntingdonshire, whose administrative centre is
Huntingdon, the other principle towns being
St Ives
home of the Chapel on the Bridge,
St Neots
the largest town in the County of Cambridgeshire, the Roman town of
Godmanchester and
Ramsey
site of the former Abbey.

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Forthcoming Events in or around Broughton
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St Neots Farm and Craft Market Summary
Food and crafts from producers local to St Neots
Event Venue:
- St Neots Market Place
- Address: Market Place, St Neots Road, St Neots.
- Phone: (STD 01487 unless stated otherwise)
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
Ramsey Community Market Summary
Local items from local producers - Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust hold a regular Farmer's and Local Craft Market in Ramsey on the Great Whyte.
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
Huntingdon Street Market Summary
Huntingdons combined Farmers market and Street market
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
Ramsey Community Market Summary
Local items from local producers - Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust hold a regular Farmer's and Local Craft Market in Ramsey on the Great Whyte.
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
Huntingdon Street Market Summary
Huntingdons combined Farmers market and Street market
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.