Doddington, Cambridgeshire

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Doddington is a village in Cambridgeshire, four miles between Chatteris and March. Historically, Doddington was one of the largest parishes in England; thus, the richest, leading to a number of high appointments as rector. Under the Act of 1856 it was divided into seven rectories, Benwick, Doddington, Wimblington, March Old Town, March St. Peter, March St. John and March St. Mary.

In the centre of the village is a clocktower built in 1897 in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The village is also notable for its large carnival held every June.

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