Godmanchester

Godmanchester sits on the south bank of the River Great Ouse with a distinctive five-sided street pattern at its core. The town maintains a compact medieval layout, with the river forming a natural boundary and historic buildings lining the main thoroughfares.

The settlement began as the Roman town of Durovigutum with archaeological evidence of occupation spanning over 2000 years. King John granted a charter in 1212, solidifying the town's role as a trading point between London and northern England.

The town served as a major trading hub in medieval times, and you can still see how the street layout reflects this past role. Residents and visitors move through the main streets much as merchants once did, and the riverside location remains central to how people experience the place.

The town connects readily to major highways through the A14, offering direct routes to the Midlands and eastern ports. This accessibility makes it easy to visit while traveling between other destinations.

Farm Hall served as a secret detention site for German atomic scientists during Operation Epsilon in 1945. The scientists were monitored and recorded there while their whereabouts remained unknown to the outside world.

Location: Huntingdonshire

GPS coordinates: 52.31760,-0.17250

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:58