Marlesey

Marlesey is a village and civil parish located in the East Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. The village lies approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-east of the city of Ely. Historically, Marlesey was part of the Isle of Ely. The parish includes the hamlets of Chettisham and Little Downham. The River Great Ouse flows to the west of the village.

The Domesday Book mentions Marlesey in 1086, with a population of around 12 households. The parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, has Norman origins, though much of the current structure dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. Marlesey's economy has traditionally been agricultural, with a focus on fenland farming.

In recent times, Marlesey has seen some residential development, though it retains a rural character. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a few local businesses. Chettisham and Little Downham are predominantly residential areas with scattered farms. The population of Marlesey civil parish, as recorded in the 2011 census, was 1,026. The village is situated near the A10 road, providing good transport links to Ely and King's Lynn.