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House and beyond, narrowing again at the junction with Open spaces and trees
Sheldon Road. The view is essentially funnelled along the
road, with key roadside buildings being those that abut Open Spaces
directly on to the road
There is an enclosed view through the cluster of cottages Churchyard: Tucked away at the edge of the village, Ickford
just off Bridge Road, where a footpath wends past Rose Churchyard is bounded to one side by open countryside. It
Cottage, through the historic buildings, before opening out has an enclosed feel as a result of the surrounding walls, hedges,
into a field at the rear. and substantial tree cover within the churchyard.
Recreation Ground: Set behind buildings fronting
Sheldon Road and adjacent to the school playing field, this
is a much used enclave of open grass, which includes play
equipment and a pavilion. The sense of openness is enhanced
by the proximity of the school grounds. Tree planting to
the northern edge defines the edge of settlement boundary.
Hayfield to the south of Sheldon Road: A privately
owned space, criss-crossed by a public right of way. It plays
a fundamental role in bringing the rural surroundings in
the heart of the village. In particular the buildings to the
south of Sheldon Road, which have very shallow rear
gardens, borrow the sense of openness and view, as do the
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detached 20 century houses to the west of Bridge Road.
View accross pasture towards Worminghall
Village Pond: Located where the road curves round
Worminghall Road: The lower half of Worminghall Road to join Sheldon Road and the junction with Little Ickford,
is open in character due in part to the wide verges. The this is a historic pond, with low grass verges to two sides,
view north along the road terminates where enclosure by and vegetation creating a sense of enclosure away from the
hedges creates a pinch point. Beyond, the vista opens up roadside. The pond plays a key role in the setting of the
with views of the Rising Sun Public House, glimpses down historic new Manor House and Ickford House, and it is
the side lane of historic buildings, to Little Gratton, which, also ecologically important. The New Manor House has a
orientated gable end to the road, creates a pinch point. further pond within its grounds.
Beyond this the view is funnelled by frontages close to the
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road side, and a mix of vernacular 20 century buildings
and historic cottages. The western side of the road is well
treed with strong hedge lines.
Looking south, The Rising Sun and No 34 are prominent
in street scene, with a pleasing collection of brick chimney
stacks adding vertical interest to the roof lines. Further
south the white painted façade of Turnfield House
terminates the view as it too is orientated gable end to the
road.

View from Church Road towards Turnfield House The verdant Church yard, an important green space

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