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Kentford sits on the boundary between Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, positioned just four miles east of Newmarket along the old B1506. The village is defined by its relationship with the River Kennett, which flows through the landscape and historically marked a clear division between the two counties. While it shares much of its practical infrastructure with the adjoining village of Kennett - including the primary school and the railway station on the Ipswich-to-Cambridge line - Kentford retains its own identity, anchored by its two local pubs and a traditional Mediterranean deli. The local topography is relatively flat, typical of the edge of the Fens, and is surrounded by the stud farms and training gallops that characterise this corner of the horse racing world. Its location provides straightforward access to the A14, making it a functional base for those working in Bury St Edmunds or Cambridge, while remaining a quiet, established settlement with roots stretching back to its origins as a vital crossing point over the river.