25th March 2021 - Abingtons, Hildersham and Linton (but not Babraham)

 Babraham

The fourth village that we have cycled through that does not have a sign. It does have a statue. 

Abingtons

Little and Great Abington share a sign built into the bridge over the River Granta.

The sign is a mosaic depicting a rider on a horse - looks a bit like a highwayman - on a bridge - presumably this one. 

From the internet: "The sign is on the bridge over the River Granta which is the boundary of Great Abington and Little Abington, on the road which is the High Street of both. It commemorates Jeremiah Lagden, a Little Abington landowner who had "a local reputation as a highwayman", apparently because he could afford tea."

Hildersham

This sign shows a tree - resembles a large fir tree close by - perhaps a cedar.

Plaque on base: "Presented to Hildersham by the Women's Institute. Erected by Hildersham Parish Council 1995"

From wikipedia "The village sign was designed by Mrs D.E. Arkright, who along with her husband Mr R.B. Arkright MBE lived in the village for over 40 years."

Linton

With flaking paint, this sign dated 1992 is in need of refurbishment. It shows the river or a pond with tufted duck (large lake?) and mallard. A man appears to be breaking a fence to get to the water - this is apparently a 'clapper stile'. In the background is the church and the water tower which is a landmark tower on the hill above Linton.

59 signs so far with 4 villages without signs. 18 cycle rides collecting them.