Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Market Hill

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 3, 2026

1. Market Hill Marker

Inscription. Huntingdon owes its origins to the High Street at the centre of the town. This was originally part of Ermine Street, a Roman road connecting London to York, later better known as the Great North Road. As the busiest road in England many travellers passed through the town, staying overnight in one of the many inns and taverns here.

Market Hill has been used to host markets and fairs for centuries, and still hosts the twice-weekly market (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) as well as special events. Around the edge of the square are a number of historic buildings:

All Saints' Church was originally founded in 973, although most of the current building dates to the 1400s, with some 13th and 14th century features.

The Town Hall was built in 1745 replacing an earlier Shire Hall which stood on this site. It has well-preserved 18th century courtrooms on the ground floor. On the top floor is an impressive 18th century Assembly Room, designed to host social events, for which it is still used today.

The Falcon is a late 16th century courtyard pub which retains many of its original features.

The 'Thinking Soldier' War Memorial

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was originally erected in 1923, paid for by public subscription, in memory of those who lost their lives in the First World War. The unusual sculpture was created by the noted artist Kathleen Scott, widow of 'Scott of the Antarctic'.

Erected by Huntingdon Town Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 19.822′ N, 0° 11.067′ W. Marker is in Huntingdon, England, in Cambridgeshire. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 High Street, Huntingdon, England PE29 3PA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oliver Cromwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Cromwell and Huntingdon

Huntingdon Town Hall (Marker next to the door) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 3, 2026

2. Huntingdon Town Hall (Marker next to the door)

(within shouting distance of this marker); King Charles I (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Church of St John the Baptist (about 210 meters away); Sebastopol Cannon (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Commonwealth War Graves (approx. half a kilometer away); Notable Burials (approx. half a kilometer away); The Great Northern Railway Disaster (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntingdon.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.