Botley, OxfordshireBotley is a residential village in the civil parish of Botley and North Hinksey, in the Vale of White Horse district, in the county of Oxfordshire, England, just west of the Oxford city boundary. Historically part of Berkshire, it stands on the Seacourt Stream, a stream running off the River Thames. The intersection of the A34 and A420 is to the village's north. TopographyBotley, aside from central offices and a commercial square, is a residential suburb of Oxford.
Dean Court, OxfordshireDean Court is a hamlet 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the centre of Oxford, England. Dean Court was part of Berkshire until the 1974 local government boundary changestransferred it to Oxfordshire. HistoryThe area was the site of a medieval grange of Abingdon Abbey, excavated in the 1970s and 1980s. Dean Court was first mentioned in the 14th century under the name of "La Dene".
Cumnor HillCumnor Hill is a hill in the civil parish of Cumnor, to the west of (but not within) the city of Oxford, in the English county of Oxfordshire. In 1974 it was transferred from Berkshire. It is also the name of the ribbon development between the original Cumnor village and Botley, outside the ring road on the outskirts of Oxford.
FarmoorFarmoor is a village 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of the centre of Oxford, England. The village was part of Berkshire until the 1974 local government boundary changes transferred it to Oxfordshire. The village is 550 yards (500 m) from Pinkhill Lock on the River Thames. Farmoor has a village shop, filling station and a small business park called Farmoor Court. Historically the Farmoor area was called the tything of Stroud. Farmoor Common was an open field within the tything.
Chilswell51°43′34″N1°17′7″W / 51.72611°N 1.28528°W / 51.72611; -1.28528Chilswell is a small settlement in the parish of Cumnor, Oxfordshire. It lies between the village of South Hinksey and Boars Hill. In 1974, it was transferred from Berkshire. Although very small in size, the hamlet is known for its picturesque rural setting and its cultural significance.
Civil parishIn England, a civil parish is a type of administrative parish used for local government. It is a territorial designation which is the lowest tier of local government. Civil parishes can trace their origin to the ancient system of parishes, which for centuries were the principal unit of secular and religious administration in most of England and Wales. Civil and religious parishes were formally split into two types in the 19th century and are now entirely separate.
Ribbon developmentRibbon development refers to the building of houses along the routes of communications radiating from a human settlement. The resulting linear settlements are clearly visible on land usemaps and aerial photographs, giving cities and the countryside a particular character.FilchampsteadFilchampstead is a hamlet within Cumnor Parish, Oxfordshire. Until the 1974 boundary changes it was in Berkshire. It lies on the Cumnor Road (B4017) between Farmoor and Cumnor village, at the foot of a hill known locally as 'Tumbledown Dick'. Filchampstead lies alongside Farmoor Reservoir and the Oxford Green Belt Way public footpath.
OxfordCity and district in Oxfordshire, EnglandCity and non-metropolitan district in EnglandOxford ( ) is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of English architecture since late Anglo-Saxon.
SwindonTown in Wiltshire, EnglandTown in EnglandSwindon ( ) is a town in Wiltshire, England. At the time of the 2021 census, the population of the built-up area was 224,942, making it the largest settlement in the county. Located at the northeastern edge of the South West England region, Swindon lies on the M4 corridor, 84 miles (135 km) to the west of London and 36 miles (57 km) to the east of Bristol.
EnglandCountry within the United KingdomNot to be confused with United Kingdom.England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands.
A420 roadThe A420 is a road between Bristol and Oxford in England. Between Swindon and Oxford it is a primary route.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.