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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Bluntisham

  

Bluntisham Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Bluntisham

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Bluntisham history

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Neolithic and Roman inhabitants once settled in Bluntisham. The manor was seized by Toli the Dane in the early part of the 10th century. Toli was killed at the Battle of Tempsford in 917. Later became the property of Wulfnoth Cild who sold it to Bishop Æthelwold of Winchester.

Bluntisham etymology

Bluntisham-cum-Earith was known as Bluntersham between the 10th and 13th centuries. The village was called Blondesham in the 14th century, Blunttysham, Bluntsome and Blunsham in the 16th century.

Bluntisham landmarks

The Old Rectory, now known as Bluntisham House, was built circa 1720. It was once the childhood home of the writer Dorothy L. Sayers. The doorway was taken from the Old Slepe Hall in St Ives, former home of Oliver Cromwell.

Bluntisham geography / climate

Somersham Road was once home to many orchards, and fruit farming was very profitable. The area is low-lying and very flat. The gravel soil is used to grow fruit trees, barley and oats, while wheat is grown in loam and clay soil.

You can visit Bluntisham places with Walkfo Bluntisham to hear history at Bluntisham’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Bluntisham has 12 places to visit in our interactive Bluntisham map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Bluntisham, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Bluntisham places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Bluntisham & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 12 audio facts unique to Bluntisham places in an interactive Bluntisham map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Bluntisham Places Map
12 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Bluntisham historic spots	Bluntisham tourist destinations	Bluntisham plaques	Bluntisham geographic features
Walkfo Bluntisham tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Bluntisham

  

Best Bluntisham places to visit

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Bluntisham has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Bluntisham’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Bluntisham’s information audio spots:

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