Kingstone Winslow

Settlement in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Kingstone Winslow

St Mary's Church, Ashbury
St Mary's Church, Ashbury Credit: AJD

Kingstone Winslow is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Reading, it is a quaint and picturesque settlement that exudes charm and tranquility. With a population of around 500 residents, Kingstone Winslow offers a tight-knit community atmosphere that is highly sought after by those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

The village is characterized by its idyllic countryside setting, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills. The landscape is dotted with charming cottages made from local stone, giving the village a distinct and timeless appeal. A prominent feature of Kingstone Winslow is its well-preserved 12th-century church, which stands at the heart of the community and serves as a focal point for religious and social gatherings.

Despite its small size, Kingstone Winslow boasts a vibrant community spirit, with various local events and activities organized throughout the year. The village has a community hall that serves as a venue for gatherings, clubs, and events, fostering a sense of togetherness among residents.

For amenities, Kingstone Winslow is serviced by a local pub, providing a cozy spot for locals and visitors to enjoy a drink or a meal. For more extensive amenities, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Reading or Newbury, which offer a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services.

Kingstone Winslow is the ideal place for those seeking a serene and close-knit community in a picturesque English countryside setting. Its charm, natural beauty, and friendly atmosphere make it a highly desirable place to live or visit.

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Kingstone Winslow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.569317/-1.616606 or Grid Reference SU2685. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's Church, Ashbury
St Mary's Church, Ashbury
Odstone Coombes
Odstone Coombes
Phone Box Library in Ashbury
Phone Box Library in Ashbury
Close to Shrivenham
Close to Shrivenham
Panoramic view from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury D'Arcy Dalton Way is the byway visible at the left. It runs up Odstone Hill from the B4507 back road from Swindon to Wantage. Visible on the full-size version of this image is the Westmill Energy Farm, or the wind turbine component at least <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=24279865" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=24279865">Link</a>
Panoramic view from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury
D'Arcy Dalton Way is the byway visible at the left. It runs up Odstone Hill from the B4507 back road from Swindon to Wantage. Visible on the full-size version of this image is the Westmill Energy Farm, or the wind turbine component at least Link
Odstone Hill from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury D'Arcy Dalton Way is a byway leading south-east up Odstone Hill and the Ridgeway Long Distance Path, also a byway up there.
Odstone Hill from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury
D'Arcy Dalton Way is a byway leading south-east up Odstone Hill and the Ridgeway Long Distance Path, also a byway up there.
Clouds and blue sky over the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire Viewed from the D'Arcy Dalton Way there is this vista of the rather flat Oxfordshire countryside. The clouds are cumulus.
Clouds and blue sky over the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire
Viewed from the D'Arcy Dalton Way there is this vista of the rather flat Oxfordshire countryside. The clouds are cumulus.
Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury A crisply cut benchmark on the village church. Unusually, it is located on the far end of the building and not on the tower or near the entrance. Indeed, it is also opposite the road. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2586179">SU2684 : St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury</a> for a location shot and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm37459" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm37459">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> for the Benchmark Database.
Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury
A crisply cut benchmark on the village church. Unusually, it is located on the far end of the building and not on the tower or near the entrance. Indeed, it is also opposite the road. See SU2684 : St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury for a location shot and LinkExternal link for the Benchmark Database.
St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury A view towards dusk of the eastern side, opposite the tower and entrance. A benchmark can be seen here by the railings - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2586176">SU2684 : Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury</a>.
St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury
A view towards dusk of the eastern side, opposite the tower and entrance. A benchmark can be seen here by the railings - SU2684 : Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury.
Thatched cottages in the centre of Ashbury
Thatched cottages in the centre of Ashbury
The Manor House in Ashbury
The Manor House in Ashbury
The centre of Ashbury, showing The Rose and Crown and the war memorial
The centre of Ashbury, showing The Rose and Crown and the war memorial
Memorial and Thatched House, Ashbury
Memorial and Thatched House, Ashbury
Fields by The Ridgeway The Ridgeway, a National Trail, follows the line of bushes leading to the centre of the picture, and then passes through the linear plantation ahead.
Fields by The Ridgeway
The Ridgeway, a National Trail, follows the line of bushes leading to the centre of the picture, and then passes through the linear plantation ahead.
St Mary's church, Ashbury
St Mary's church, Ashbury
Track above Kingstone Coombes Situated in the angle between this track and the B4000 is what looks like a Royal Observer Corps post dating from the Cold War period. Volunteer Corps members were destined to enter the secure underground bunker and spot Eastern Block nuclear weapon detonations. Naturally the sites chosen were on good vantage points such as this. Having signed the Official Secrets Act I'm not permitted to show you a picture of the bunker but it's to the left of the photographer.
Track above Kingstone Coombes
Situated in the angle between this track and the B4000 is what looks like a Royal Observer Corps post dating from the Cold War period. Volunteer Corps members were destined to enter the secure underground bunker and spot Eastern Block nuclear weapon detonations. Naturally the sites chosen were on good vantage points such as this. Having signed the Official Secrets Act I'm not permitted to show you a picture of the bunker but it's to the left of the photographer.
B4000 intersection with The Ridgeway
B4000 intersection with The Ridgeway
B4000 descends Ashbury Hill
B4000 descends Ashbury Hill
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Kingstone Winslow is located at Grid Ref: SU2685 (Lat: 51.569317, Lng: -1.616606)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Kingston Winslow
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Bench
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Post Box
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Public Bookcase
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