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Thorney sits about eight miles east of Peterborough, rising slightly above the surrounding Fens on what was historically a "gravel island" amidst the marshland. This elevation made it a natural site for the great Benedictine abbey founded here in the 10th century, the remains of which still form the core of the village at the Church of St Mary and St Botolph. Much of the settlement’s distinct character today comes from its time as a model village for the Dukes of Bedford in the 19th century; you’ll notice the consistent yellow-brick architecture and the ornate, arched windows that give the high street a cohesive, sturdy feel. While the A47 bypass has successfully diverted the heavy haulage traffic that once plagued the centre, the village remains well-connected for those needing to reach the city or the northern bypass. It manages to feel self-contained, supported by a traditional parkland setting at its edge, a local primary school, and a handful of essential shops, all while being surrounded by some of the most productive, flat arable landscape in the country.