Sawston

Also known as Sawston, Cambridgeshire

Sawston is a large village in Cambridgeshire in England, situated on the River Cam about south of Cambridge with a population of 7,271.

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Place details

Locality: South Cambridgeshire
Region: England
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 7,275
Timezone: Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.country: England
UK place.static_image_name: High Street, Sawston - geograph.org.uk - 4037550.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: High Street, Sawston
UK place.official_name: Sawston
UK place.population: 7,271
UK place.shire_district: South Cambridgeshire
UK place.shire_county: Cambridgeshire
UK place.region: East of England
UK place.constituency_westminster: South Cambridgeshire
UK place.post_town: Cambridge
UK place.postcode_area: CB
UK place.postcode_district: CB22
UK place.dial_code: 01223
Coat of arms.shield: Gules fretty Argent a Bend wavy Azure fimbriated Or.
Coat of arms.crest: On a Wreath of the Colours a Kingfisher wings elevated and addorsed grasping in the dexter claw a Roll of Parchment proper.
UK place.os_grid_reference: TL487496
Coat of arms.image: Sawston Escutcheon.png
Coat of arms.name: Arms of Sawston Parish Council

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Wikidata facts

Population: 7034
Official website: www.sawston.org.uk
Image: Ashley Way, Sawston - geograph.org.uk - 758352.jpg
Dialing code: 01223

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Commons category: Sawston
OS grid reference: TL487496
postal code: CB22

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Contents

Toponymy
History
Prehistory
Domesday Book
Sawston Hall
Sawston Cross
Recent history
Geology
Industry
Local government
Health
Education
Churches
Youth and charity
Culture
Sport
Transport
International links
See also
References
External links

Sawston is a large village in Cambridgeshire in England, situated on the River Cam about south of Cambridge with a population of 7,271.

The village has historical roots dating back to medieval times and has landmarks such as Sawston Hall, a Grade I listed Tudor manor house, and St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.