Eatons Community Association

Working to enhance the community and keep alive the identity of Eaton Socon & Eaton Ford

Photo: St Mary's Church

The Pightle

The Pightle is an area of managed green space between the village and the river. The name comes from maps of the fields from the 1800s; it subsequently became a gravel pit, then rubbish dump, and finally it was lovingly restored. Find out more at the Pightle Trust website.

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The Pightle

The Pightle

The Pightle

The Pightle

The Pightle

The Pightle

Reeds by the river

Reeds by the river

Millennium Green

When the Pightle became a Millennium Green

The meadow

The meadow

Shady spot by the river

Shady spot by the river