Peterborough, Cathedral city in East of England, United Kingdom
Peterborough stands as a major urban center with over 215,000 residents, situated along the River Nene in Cambridgeshire, England.
The settlement evolved from Medeshamstede to Burgh in the tenth century before receiving its current name, with archaeological evidence dating back to the Bronze Age.
The Peterborough Cathedral, constructed between 1118 and 1238, represents Norman architecture and serves as the center for religious ceremonies and community gatherings.
The railway station connects travelers to London and Edinburgh, while the A1(M) motorway provides direct road access to major cities across England.
The Flag Fen archaeological site near Peterborough contains preserved wooden structures and artifacts from prehistoric settlements dating back 3,300 years.
Location: City of Peterborough
Inception: 1541
Website: http://peterborough.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.57258,-0.24273
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47
Peterborough Cathedral
223 m
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
231 m
Old Guild Hall
29 m
Church of St John the Baptist, Peterborough
80 m
Peterborough Town Hall
140 m
The Bull Hotel
237 m
Peterborough Combined Court Centre
355 m
St Peter and All Souls, Peterborough
437 m
Peterscourt
265 m
10 10A, Church Street
132 m
Trinity Presbyterian Congregational Church
209 m
Chapel Of St Thomas Of Canterbury
73 m
Key Theatre
517 m
New Theatre
520 m
National Westminster Bank
71 m
Table Hall
291 m
8, Cathedral Square
49 m
Great Gate Great Gate (outer Gate,marsh Foregate)
63 m
Midland Bank
35 m
Well In The Great Cloister
208 m
Miss Pears' Almshouses
75 m
Old Custom House
458 m
Deanery Gateway And Wall
147 m
Deanery
296 m
The Museum
229 m
19, Precincts
260 m
City Of Peterborough War Memorial Cross
209 m
Laurel Court
246 mReviews
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