Stretham | |
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Stretham Windmill | |
Location within Cambridgeshire | |
Area | 6.27 sq mi (16.2 km2) [1] |
Population | 1,831 [2] |
• Density | 292/sq mi (113/km2) |
OS grid reference | TL513747 |
• London | 64 mi (103 km) S |
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Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ELY |
Postcode district | CB6 |
Dialling code | 01353 |
Police | Cambridgeshire |
Fire | Cambridgeshire |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Website | www |
Stretham /ˈstrɛtəm/[note 1] is a village and civil parish 4 miles (6 km) south-south-west of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England, about 74 miles (119 km) by road from London. Its main attraction is Stretham Old Engine, a steam-powered pump used to drain the fens. The pump is still in use today although converted to electric power. It has open days throughout the year.
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