Pidley

Pidley is a small hamlet in the civil parish of Somersham in Cambridgeshire, England. It is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Huntingdon and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Somersham. Pidley falls under the Huntingdonshire district and is historically part of the county of Huntingdonshire.

The hamlet's name likely derives from Old English, potentially meaning "Piddle's clearing" or a similar personal name combined with a topographical term.

Pidley is primarily agricultural, consisting of a few scattered farms and residential properties. There are no significant commercial enterprises located within Pidley itself. Its residents often rely on the nearby larger villages and towns, such as Somersham and Huntingdon, for services and employment.

The Domesday Book of 1086 lists Pidley (often under various spellings) as part of the landholdings in the area. Its recorded population and land value at that time provide insight into its historical significance.

Pidley forms part of the ecclesiastical parish of Somersham with Pidley and Fenton. Church services are typically held at the nearby church in Somersham. The hamlet is generally considered a quiet and rural area.