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Barter's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Barter's Hill

D'Arcy Dalton Way D'Arcy Dalton Way heading through the gated entrance into Sarsden House
D'Arcy Dalton Way Credit: Shaun Ferguson

Barter's Hill is a prominent hill located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it is part of the larger Chiltern Hills range. With an elevation of approximately 218 meters (715 feet), Barter's Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is named after the Barter family, who were prominent landowners in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. They played a significant role in the development of the region, and their legacy can still be seen in the well-preserved historic buildings and estates that dot the landscape.

Barter's Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its vast expanse of rolling green fields and dense woodlands provides ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and picnicking. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

The summit of Barter's Hill is marked by a stone cairn, which has become a landmark for visitors. From this vantage point, one can admire the breathtaking views of the Oxfordshire countryside, with its patchwork of fields, hedgerows, and charming villages.

Access to Barter's Hill is relatively easy, with several footpaths and bridleways leading up to the summit. It is conveniently located near the town of Henley-on-Thames, which offers amenities such as parking, refreshments, and restrooms.

Overall, Barter's Hill is a picturesque and tranquil destination, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Oxfordshire's natural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.894553/-1.5660711 or Grid Reference SP2921. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

D'Arcy Dalton Way D'Arcy Dalton Way heading through the gated entrance into Sarsden House
D'Arcy Dalton Way
D'Arcy Dalton Way heading through the gated entrance into Sarsden House
D'Arcy Dalton Way D'Arcy Dalton Way heading to Fairgreen Farm
D'Arcy Dalton Way
D'Arcy Dalton Way heading to Fairgreen Farm
D'Arcy Dalton Way D'Arcy Dalton Way heading out past the Sarsden House park boundary gate piers
D'Arcy Dalton Way
D'Arcy Dalton Way heading out past the Sarsden House park boundary gate piers
D'Arcy Dalton Way D'Arcy Dalton Way heading to Lyneham
D'Arcy Dalton Way
D'Arcy Dalton Way heading to Lyneham
Road entering Sarsden Road entering Sarsden passing turning to Merriscourt Farm
Road entering Sarsden
Road entering Sarsden passing turning to Merriscourt Farm
Rural road to Chadlington
Rural road to Chadlington
A bend in the road to Chadlington
A bend in the road to Chadlington
Wayside cross, Sarsden According to the Historic England listing there is a question of the age of this wayside cross in Sarsden. The cross is described as "apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework", the thinking being that it may have used some stone from Churchill church which was demolished in the early 19th century. The cross is Grade II* listed. Historic England description Not shown on O.S. map. Wayside cross. Apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework. Limestone. Short octagonal shaft with gabled canopy having small circular socket to top on octagonal plinth with blind cinquefoil-headed panel to each side. Base of 6 wide steps forming irregular octagon. The cross is not marked on detailed estate maps of the area made in 1788 and 1795 nor do the accompanying terriers give any indication of its existence through field names. The cross was drawn by J.C, Buckler in 1825, the year in which most of the old church at Churchill (q.v.) was demolished, and it is possible that fragments from there were used to make up the cross. (Buildings of England: Oxfordshire: p753; B.J. Marples: The Medieval Crosses of Oxfordshire: Oxoneinsia 38 (1973), pp.302, 303, 308; Bodleian Library, Oxford: MS.Top.0xon.a.68 No.453; Oxfordshire County Record Office, estate maps) [2645] Source: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1053279" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1053279">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wayside cross, Sarsden
According to the Historic England listing there is a question of the age of this wayside cross in Sarsden. The cross is described as "apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework", the thinking being that it may have used some stone from Churchill church which was demolished in the early 19th century. The cross is Grade II* listed. Historic England description Not shown on O.S. map. Wayside cross. Apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework. Limestone. Short octagonal shaft with gabled canopy having small circular socket to top on octagonal plinth with blind cinquefoil-headed panel to each side. Base of 6 wide steps forming irregular octagon. The cross is not marked on detailed estate maps of the area made in 1788 and 1795 nor do the accompanying terriers give any indication of its existence through field names. The cross was drawn by J.C, Buckler in 1825, the year in which most of the old church at Churchill (q.v.) was demolished, and it is possible that fragments from there were used to make up the cross. (Buildings of England: Oxfordshire: p753; B.J. Marples: The Medieval Crosses of Oxfordshire: Oxoneinsia 38 (1973), pp.302, 303, 308; Bodleian Library, Oxford: MS.Top.0xon.a.68 No.453; Oxfordshire County Record Office, estate maps) [2645] Source: LinkExternal link
Wayside cross, Sarsden According to the Historic England listing there is a question of the age of this wayside cross in Sarsden. The cross is described as "apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework", the thinking being that it may have used some stone from Churchill church which was demolished in the early 19th century. The cross is Grade II* listed. Historic England description Not shown on O.S. map. Wayside cross. Apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework. Limestone. Short octagonal shaft with gabled canopy having small circular socket to top on octagonal plinth with blind cinquefoil-headed panel to each side. Base of 6 wide steps forming irregular octagon. The cross is not marked on detailed estate maps of the area made in 1788 and 1795 nor do the accompanying terriers give any indication of its existence through field names. The cross was drawn by J.C, Buckler in 1825, the year in which most of the old church at Churchill (q.v.) was demolished, and it is possible that fragments from there were used to make up the cross. (Buildings of England: Oxfordshire: p753; B.J. Marples: The Medieval Crosses of Oxfordshire: Oxoneinsia 38 (1973), pp.302, 303, 308; Bodleian Library, Oxford: MS.Top.0xon.a.68 No.453; Oxfordshire County Record Office, estate maps) [2645] Source: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1053279" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1053279">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wayside cross, Sarsden
According to the Historic England listing there is a question of the age of this wayside cross in Sarsden. The cross is described as "apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework", the thinking being that it may have used some stone from Churchill church which was demolished in the early 19th century. The cross is Grade II* listed. Historic England description Not shown on O.S. map. Wayside cross. Apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework. Limestone. Short octagonal shaft with gabled canopy having small circular socket to top on octagonal plinth with blind cinquefoil-headed panel to each side. Base of 6 wide steps forming irregular octagon. The cross is not marked on detailed estate maps of the area made in 1788 and 1795 nor do the accompanying terriers give any indication of its existence through field names. The cross was drawn by J.C, Buckler in 1825, the year in which most of the old church at Churchill (q.v.) was demolished, and it is possible that fragments from there were used to make up the cross. (Buildings of England: Oxfordshire: p753; B.J. Marples: The Medieval Crosses of Oxfordshire: Oxoneinsia 38 (1973), pp.302, 303, 308; Bodleian Library, Oxford: MS.Top.0xon.a.68 No.453; Oxfordshire County Record Office, estate maps) [2645] Source: LinkExternal link
Country road in Sarsden Out of view to the immediate left is the Sarsden wayside cross.
Country road in Sarsden
Out of view to the immediate left is the Sarsden wayside cross.
Old Milestone by the A361, north of Lyneham Barrow Metal plate attached to stone post by the A361, in parish of Lyneham (West Oxfordshire District), by the road, on West side of road, North of Lyneham Barrow. Chipping Norton iron plate, erected by the Burford, Chipping Norton, Banbury & Aynho turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- Chipping Norton 4 Burford 7 Miles Oxfordshire HER. HER Number: 3976 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MOX1329&resourceID=1033" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MOX1329&resourceID=1033">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: OX_BFBA07
Old Milestone by the A361, north of Lyneham Barrow
Metal plate attached to stone post by the A361, in parish of Lyneham (West Oxfordshire District), by the road, on West side of road, North of Lyneham Barrow. Chipping Norton iron plate, erected by the Burford, Chipping Norton, Banbury & Aynho turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- Chipping Norton 4 Burford 7 Miles Oxfordshire HER. HER Number: 3976 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: OX_BFBA07
Burford Road at the end of Pudlicote Lane
Burford Road at the end of Pudlicote Lane
Sarsden Cross Wayside cross. Apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework. Limestone. Short octagonal shaft with gabled canopy having small circular socket to top on octagonal plinth with blind cinquefoil-headed panel to each side. Base of 6 wide steps forming irregular octagon. The cross is not marked on detailed estate maps of the area made in 1788 and 1795 nor do the accompanying terriers give any indication of its existence through field names. The cross was drawn by J.C, Buckler in 1825, the year in which most of the old church at Churchill (q.v.) was demolished, and it is possible that fragments from there were used to make up the cross. (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Sarsden Cross
Wayside cross. Apparently early to mid-C14 but possibly early C19 reusing medieval stonework. Limestone. Short octagonal shaft with gabled canopy having small circular socket to top on octagonal plinth with blind cinquefoil-headed panel to each side. Base of 6 wide steps forming irregular octagon. The cross is not marked on detailed estate maps of the area made in 1788 and 1795 nor do the accompanying terriers give any indication of its existence through field names. The cross was drawn by J.C, Buckler in 1825, the year in which most of the old church at Churchill (q.v.) was demolished, and it is possible that fragments from there were used to make up the cross. (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Road junction in Sarsden
Road junction in Sarsden
Squires Clump tumulus This monument includes an Anglo-Saxon burial mound, or 'hlaew', situated in Squire's Clump, 500m south west of Iron Buildings. The barrow lies on a false crest overlooking the land to the south, east and west, including the present village of Sarsden. The barrow mound measures 23m in diameter and stands up to 3m high. It has a flat top with an otherwise conical profile. The mound is surrounded by a dry stone revetment wall which sits on a narrow 0.5m wide berm. This is surrounded by a quarry ditch from which material was obtained during the construction of the mound. This has been redug and survives as a 4m wide and 0.8m deep feature. The Squire's Clump barrow was used as a landscape feature during the 18th century when beech trees were planted around it and the wall was rebuilt. The name Squire's Clump can also be attributed to this phase in the monument's history. (ancientmonuments.uk)
Squires Clump tumulus
This monument includes an Anglo-Saxon burial mound, or 'hlaew', situated in Squire's Clump, 500m south west of Iron Buildings. The barrow lies on a false crest overlooking the land to the south, east and west, including the present village of Sarsden. The barrow mound measures 23m in diameter and stands up to 3m high. It has a flat top with an otherwise conical profile. The mound is surrounded by a dry stone revetment wall which sits on a narrow 0.5m wide berm. This is surrounded by a quarry ditch from which material was obtained during the construction of the mound. This has been redug and survives as a 4m wide and 0.8m deep feature. The Squire's Clump barrow was used as a landscape feature during the 18th century when beech trees were planted around it and the wall was rebuilt. The name Squire's Clump can also be attributed to this phase in the monument's history. (ancientmonuments.uk)
View from Sarsden towards William Smith Close, Churchill
View from Sarsden towards William Smith Close, Churchill
Sarsden signpost
Sarsden signpost
Sarsden Estate wooden sign
Sarsden Estate wooden sign
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Barter's Hill is located at Grid Ref: SP2921 (Lat: 51.894553, Lng: -1.5660711)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: West Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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