Crowmarsh Gifford

Settlement in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Crowmarsh Gifford

Morrell Place This was the site of the old police station in Wallingford <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1697501">SU6089 : Wallingford Police Station</a> — Morrell Place Credit: Bill Nicholls

Crowmarsh Gifford is a village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated about 3 miles southeast of the town of Wallingford, it lies on the banks of the River Thames. The village is part of South Oxfordshire District and falls within the civil parish of Crowmarsh.

With a population of around 1,800 residents, Crowmarsh Gifford is a small yet vibrant community. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, charming cottages, and historic buildings that reflect its rich heritage. One notable landmark is the 13th-century parish church of St. Mary, which stands in the heart of the village.

Crowmarsh Gifford offers amenities such as a primary school, a post office, a village shop, and a pub, providing essential services for its residents. The village is well-connected by road, with main routes including the A4130 and A4074 providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding area offers a range of recreational activities, with the nearby Chiltern Hills providing opportunities for hiking and outdoor pursuits. The River Thames also offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

Crowmarsh Gifford is steeped in history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. In more recent history, the village suffered significant damage during the floods of 2007, which led to a community effort to rebuild and strengthen flood defenses.

Overall, Crowmarsh Gifford is a picturesque village that combines a strong sense of community with a rich historical heritage and access to the natural beauty of Oxfordshire's countryside.

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Crowmarsh Gifford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.599453/-1.106687 or Grid Reference SU6189. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Morrell Place

This was the site of the old police station in Wallingford SU6089 : Wallingford Police Station

Bill Nicholls

St Peter's from the Bridge

St Peter's church from Wallingford Bridge; the church now is looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust and is also where the Blackstone family are buried.

Bill Nicholls

Wallingford Riverside Park

The paddling pool has gone replaced by water spurts that come on for the children playing in them, the swimming pool has changed little apart from fencing off the river for mooring thus enclosing the swimming pool, no more free dips if you moored your boat by the steps like we did as apprentices.

Bill Nicholls

Path on the bridge

The parapet running along Wallingford Bridge with the lamp on, to the right the old boathouse

Bill Nicholls

Wallingford Boathouse

Former now, it was sold off years ago and is now a pub and restaurant. The frontage by the river is used as electric boat hire and a family are having instruction in the boat to the right.

Bill Nicholls

Still Farming at Newnham Farm

In between the houses of Crowmarsh Gifford and a new estate being built beside the by pass to the south, the fields of Newnham Farm are still agricultural. For the time being.

Des Blenkinsopp

New Housing, Borough Avenue

Recently completed new places on the site of what was previously some scruffy old garages.

Des Blenkinsopp

Table by the Water

Floodwater covers Crowmarsh recreation ground.

Des Blenkinsopp

Across the Floodwater

A view over the flooded riverside park taken from the eastern end of Wallingford Bridge. This area floods regularly but the long, many arched bridge crosses it all safely as it has for centuries.

Des Blenkinsopp

A4130 Nosworthy Way

Colin Pyle

A4130 at Crowmarsh Hill

Colin Pyle

A4130 at Oakley Wood boundary

Colin Pyle

The Murren at twilight

Basher Eyre

Post box by The Nags Head

Basher Eyre

Looking north-northeast along Reading Road

Basher Eyre

Empty Charging points

These new charging points for electric cars have only just been installed in the Cattle Market car park in Wallingford. They obviously see a need and are making an effort. Twelve bays replace the original four that were nearby.

Bill Nicholls

Old Doorway outside Waitrose

This is in the middle of the Waitrose car park. Almost certainly a listed structure, like much of central Wallingford, it would have had to have been left when the new parking area was laid out. I don't know what it belonged to originally, but there are various stone doorways and windows around the town, thought to have been taken from the town's demolished castle when the stonework was sold off for building after the civil war.

Des Blenkinsopp