The Tudor queen stopped in the village while on a trip towards Cambridge

A stunning village in Cambridgeshire was once visited by a Tudor queen – and may be home to some buried treasure as a result. Just six miles south of Cambridge is the “thriving” village of Haslingfield.

Around 1,500 people live in the village, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It’s a village with a name that people may pronounce incorrectly. If you go by its spelling, people may think it’s Has-ling-field. However, its correct pronunciation is Haze-ling-field.

The village is most famous for its royal links. Within the village is Haslingfield Manor, once visited by Queen Elizabeth I. The house was originally built and owned by Thomas Wendy, who was doctor to Queen Elizabeth and her father, King Henry VIII.

The doctor was kept busy, as he treated the royals for a number of illnesses including gout, ulcers, smallpox and lead poisoning. It’s not thought Henry VIII visited the manor, but Elizabeth I did.

On her way to visit Cambridge in 1564, Elizabeth stopped by the manor. However, while she was there she reportedly lost a ring. Unfortunately for the queen, the ring couldn’t be found and it is believed that it remains missing.

As well as lost royal artefacts, the manor holds more secrets. While renovation work was taking place, a network of secret underground tunnels was discovered under the manor, which led all the way to the village church.

It’s believed they were built during the Reformation to provide escape routes for clergy trying to flee religious persecution. Originally known as Haslingfield Hall, all that remains of it today is a H-shaped mansion.

There is much more on offer in the village of Haslingfield. There are two churches, a village hall, two shops, a large recreation ground to enjoy sports on and one pub. Unfortunately, it no longer has a pub.