About our Village
Thornhaugh village lies west of the A1, seven miles southeast of Stamford. Its name is derived from the Anglo Saxon and means a thorn enclosed low-lying meadow beside a stream. There is evidence of a settlement as far back as the 12th century and for many centuries the population would have consisted of land owners, farmers, clergymen, millers and workers on the land, in the woods and quarries. Thornhaugh is a village with a small static population but the area within the parish is one of the largest in the county of Cambridgeshire. It was declared a conservation area in 1979 and residents benefit from the peace and quiet of living in a small village rather than a busy town.
The Approach to Thornhaugh from the West / A47
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October 2024: Hi I used to visit Thornhaugh in the 1950s and stayed with my Great Aunt and Uncle who lived at what is now 2 Russell Hill, then the postal address was 2 Main Street, during school holidays. Would anyone in the village be interested in knowing a little about Thornhaugh in those days?. I'm interested in what became of there house since the house was sold in the late 1970s. I know a house was built in the garden next to the old school when my mother sold the property on there passing away. In those days it was a block of three households. I have fond memories of the village and those that lived there and across the road. There name was Browett. In fact my mother's father was the first person to drive a motor car into the village in 1903 and I have a photo of him sitting in the car outside, what I believe to be the Rectory down below the Church. I have not been into the village for some forty or more years as I live in Ireland now. I see you have a photo on your website of the house circa 1906, which I have also. If there is anyone interested I would be pleased to hear from them. Regards Barry Lynch.
Parish Council Response:
Dear Barry
Thank you so much for contacting us. We have started to put a book together about Thornhaugh “past and present”. It was started at the Jubilee Celebrations and is ongoing. We’d really like to include your memories and your family history if you could let us have some info and of course any photos you have too?
If you could send anything you have to me I’ll get it included – smith_1953@btinternet.com
I’ll ensure you see any info we include before we publish. Thank you again for keeping such an interest in our lovely village.
All the best
Chris (Chair)
April 2024: Re: Peter Brotherhood and Thornhaugh and Wansford Cricket Club. Hi, I understand that a Miss Smith had some historical information about his club that in the 1930's became Wansford Cricket Club. Based at Thornhaugh Hall. I wonder if you archives have any information about this time I could access for research?
Parish Council Response:
I’m sorry, but I don’t have any answers on this. We don’t have an archive in that respect. Can I suggest contacting Wansford Cricket Club to see if they have any information? They are more likely to have retained historic records. Sorry to be unable to help further.
Best regards
Chris (Chair)
March 2024: Re: Large Stones Place on Grass Verge. I was hoping to ask/mention the large stones on the grass verge outside the last house on the road, Russell Hill, out towards to a47 on the bend. I think it’s part of the hall estate perhaps. Near the entrance to the chicken farm. They seem to have put bigger stones out, to stop people going on the grass. Except with that being a blind bend, I’ve seen many a near miss recently and then today, I had a near miss with a van coming on at speed. The stones there mean there’s literally nowhere to move to out of the way, or indeed in the event of a near miss. I assume that the grass is council land and the homeowner has marked it out as to stop anyone going on it, so I was wondering if that was allowed or if something could be addressed pls, as I fear someone will end up having a bad accident on that bend.
Parish Council Response:
We have now had a short response from Peterborough Highways Maintenance, who have confirmed that placing stones on public verges is not normally something they would give permission for. I would therefore suggest that if any resident has the desire to place stones outside their property to stop vehicles damaging the verges, to seek advice and permission from Peterborough Highways before taking any action. In some case, the verges may be privately owned, in which case the City Council would not be involved unless the stones impede the actual highway.
Best regards
Chris (Chair)
October 2023: Hi there, I'm at (REDACTED) and intending to cut back and cut down some of the overgrown height from the hedges in our garden. When speaking to a neighbour recently, they mentioned that permission needs to be obtained to cut back any trees/greenery due to being in a conservation area. There are no tree preservation areas related to our property and the hedges have been planted for privacy in recent times. I assume I don't need permission to cut back as the work will be for maintenance purposes, but thought it best to check. Thank you!
Parish Council Response:
Thanks for your enquiry. There is no need to seek permission for hedge management. Please see the comment from the City Council Tree Officer below:
Best regards
Chris (Chair)
Peterborough City Council Response:
Regarding pruning hedges in a conservation area or otherwise, there is no need to notify or obtain consent from PCC, as hedges are not protected and cannot be protected by a TPO.
Hedges in the open countryside (not a hedgerow boundary of a domestic property) are protected as far as a Hedge Removal Notice is required if it is proposed to be removed.
I hope that makes sense.
Kind regards
Steve
Stephen Chesney-Beales
Tree Officer