Ascott d' Oyley

Settlement in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Ascott d' Oyley

6233 at Ascott Under Wychwood Ex LMS Pacific No. 6233 &#039;Duchess of Sutherland&#039; speeds through Ascott Under Wychwood with a Railway Touring Company steam special. — 6233 at Ascott Under Wychwood Credit: Bob Walters

Ascott d' Oyley is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated about 8 miles west of the city of Oxford, Ascott d' Oyley is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Thames Valley. The village is part of the Cherwell district and falls within the parish of Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp.

The main feature of Ascott d' Oyley is Ascott House, an impressive Jacobean-style mansion that dates back to the 17th century. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and extensive grounds, providing a serene and peaceful atmosphere for visitors. Ascott House is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public, allowing visitors to explore its opulent interiors and learn about its rich history.

The village itself is a quintessential English settlement, boasting charming thatched-roof cottages and traditional stone buildings. The surrounding countryside offers stunning views and is perfect for leisurely walks and cycling. Ascott d' Oyley is also home to a few local amenities, including a village hall and a small church.

Despite its small size, Ascott d' Oyley benefits from its proximity to Oxford, which offers a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. The village is well-connected by road, with the A40 running nearby, providing easy access to neighboring towns and cities.

Overall, Ascott d' Oyley is a delightful village that combines natural beauty with rich history, making it an attractive destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Ascott d' Oyley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.859784/-1.565781 or Grid Reference SP3018. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

6233 at Ascott Under Wychwood

Ex LMS Pacific No. 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' speeds through Ascott Under Wychwood with a Railway Touring Company steam special.

Bob Walters

Holy Trinity Church, Ascott-under-Wychwood

AJD

Crop field and hedgerow near Ascott d'Oyley

JThomas

Bridleway heading to Round Pound

Bridleway heading to Round Pound looking to College Farm

Shaun Ferguson

Bridleway nearing Round Pound

Bridleway nearing Round Pound with the telecom mast by the A361

Shaun Ferguson

Path to Leafield Road

Off the B4437 the path to Leafield Road

Shaun Ferguson

Fields near Ascott-under-Wychwood

JThomas

Barn near Shipton Station

JThomas

Level crossing at Ascott-under-Wychwood

The level crossing is controlled by the Ascott-under-Wychwood Signal Box which also oversees the adjacent end of the double-tracked section of the Cotswold Line.

David Redwood

Oxfordshire Way at Ascott-under-Wychwood

Peter S

By the River Evenlode at Ascott-under-Wychwood

Peter S

Level crossing and signal box, Ascott-under-Wychwood

Bikeboy

Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station, Oxfordshire

Opened in 1853 by the Oxford Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway, on the line from Oxford to Worcester. View north east (the line soon swings south east again) towards Charlbury and Oxford. The line had been singled in 1971 but in 2011 was re-doubled with the former southbound platform reinstated, see SP3018 : Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station, Oxfordshire.

Nigel Thompson

Ascott-under-Wychwood station, 1992

View eastward, towards Oxford - (Reading - London etc.): ex-GWR Oxford - Worcester main line. This main line had been downgraded and singled in the 1970s, but double-line was restored in 2011.

Ben Brooksbank

Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station, Oxfordshire

Opened in 1853 by the Oxford Worcester & Wolverhampton Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway, on the line from Oxford to Worcester. View north east (the line soon swings south east again) towards Charlbury and Oxford. The line had been singled in 1971 (see SP3018 : Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station, Oxfordshire) but in 2011 was re-doubled with the former southbound platform to the left being reinstated.

Nigel Thompson