Berins Hill

Hill, Mountain in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Berins Hill

Woodland, Checkendon Beeches to the west of Checkendon Court. — Woodland, Checkendon Credit: Andrew Smith

Berins Hill is a small hill located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated within the Chiltern Hills, it is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich biodiversity.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 148 meters (485 feet), Berins Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is nestled amidst rolling green pastures, ancient woodlands, and tranquil streams, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and is easily accessible through well-maintained footpaths. Its summit is adorned with a diverse range of plant and animal life, including rare species such as the Duke of Burgundy butterfly and the Bee Orchid. Berins Hill is also home to a variety of bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching.

The hill has a rich historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. Archaeological discoveries have unearthed artifacts and remnants of ancient settlements, providing insights into the area's past.

Berins Hill is conveniently located within close proximity to several charming villages and towns, including Wallingford and Didcot. It offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Oxfordshire's countryside.

Overall, Berins Hill is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring the Oxfordshire area.

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Berins Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.555098/-1.0611997 or Grid Reference SU6584. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland, Checkendon Beeches to the west of Checkendon Court.

Woodland, Checkendon

Beeches to the west of Checkendon Court.

Remains of the Polish Village After WW2 there were a lot of displaced Polish people who needed somewhere to live. Old military buildings provided accommodation for a Polish community here up until the 1960s.
Abandoned buildings from that time can still be seen in the woods.
History on <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.polishresettlementcampsintheuk.co.uk/checkendon.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.polishresettlementcampsintheuk.co.uk/checkendon.htm">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>

Remains of the Polish Village

After WW2 there were a lot of displaced Polish people who needed somewhere to live. Old military buildings provided accommodation for a Polish community here up until the 1960s. Abandoned buildings from that time can still be seen in the woods. History on Link

Des Blenkinsopp

Another Hut in the Woods Another one of the derelict buildings left over from WW2 which can still be seen in the woods round here. These were lived in up until the 1960s by community of Polish people displaced by the war.
History on <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.polishresettlementcampsintheuk.co.uk/checkendon.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.polishresettlementcampsintheuk.co.uk/checkendon.htm">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>

Another Hut in the Woods

Another one of the derelict buildings left over from WW2 which can still be seen in the woods round here. These were lived in up until the 1960s by community of Polish people displaced by the war. History on Link

Des Blenkinsopp

Quiet Lane, Ipsden

Quiet Lane, Ipsden

Maize field in Ipsden

Maize field in Ipsden

Red Lane (A4074) Towards Oxford.

Red Lane (A4074)

Towards Oxford.

Kit Lane, Stoke Row

Kit Lane, Stoke Row

Field by Well Place Road, Hailey

Field by Well Place Road, Hailey

Well Place Road, Hailey

Well Place Road, Hailey

Well Place Road, Ipsden

Well Place Road, Ipsden

Woods, track and farmland, Ipsden

Woods, track and farmland, Ipsden

Farmland, Ipsden Fields and woodland on the flank of Garson&#039;s Hill.

Farmland, Ipsden

Fields and woodland on the flank of Garson's Hill.

Pasture, Ipsden Paddocks at Well Place with Rowan Atkinson&#039;s house at Handsmooth not looking particularly attractive, but debatably not much worse than the one it replaced, in the background.

Pasture, Ipsden

Paddocks at Well Place with Rowan Atkinson's house at Handsmooth not looking particularly attractive, but debatably not much worse than the one it replaced, in the background.

1 Langtree Cottages, Checkendon, Oxfordshire 1906 by Maxwell Ayrton in Arts and Crafts style.

(Source:Historic England)

1 Langtree Cottages, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

1906 by Maxwell Ayrton in Arts and Crafts style. (Source:Historic England)

Foundry Cottage, Checkendon, Oxfordshire C17 with C20 windows. Brick ground floor with areas of flint; timber frame to first floor, rendered panels to left, brick infill to right. Old plain tile roof; brick stacks. 2-unit plan. 2-storey, 3-window range. Central 2-panel door with C20 gabled tile porch. 2-light casement to left. 2 single-light casements to right. Three 2-light casements to first floor. Roof hipped to right. Ridge stack to right and end stack to left.

(Source:Historic England)

Foundry Cottage, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

C17 with C20 windows. Brick ground floor with areas of flint; timber frame to first floor, rendered panels to left, brick infill to right. Old plain tile roof; brick stacks. 2-unit plan. 2-storey, 3-window range. Central 2-panel door with C20 gabled tile porch. 2-light casement to left. 2 single-light casements to right. Three 2-light casements to first floor. Roof hipped to right. Ridge stack to right and end stack to left. (Source:Historic England)

Country lane, Ipsden, Oxfordshire

Country lane, Ipsden, Oxfordshire

Byway, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

Byway, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

Autumn colours, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

Autumn colours, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

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Berins Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU6584 (Lat: 51.555098, Lng: -1.0611997)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///sizes.quilting.galaxies. Near Goring, Oxfordshire

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The Devil's Churchyard (Enclosure)

Historic: archaeological_site

Note: This appears on historic maps, and was difficult to find on the ground. Dated to mid-late Iron Age.

Source: GPS

Lat/Long: 51.5511344/-1.0607

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.5580005/-1.0630781

Barrier: stile

Source: GPS

Lat/Long: 51.5551284/-1.0581051

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.5586036/-1.0638574

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.5563241/-1.0584661

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.5559956/-1.0583597

Blue Tin Produce

Addr City: Ipsden

Addr Housename: Keepers Cottage

Addr Place: Garsons Farm

Addr Postcode: OX10 6QU

Addr Street: Garsons Lane

Email: info@bluetinproduce.co.uk

Opening Hours: We 09:00-13:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-15:00

Phone: +44 1491 681145

Shop: farm

Website: https://www.bluetinproduce.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 51.5560158/-1.0611939

Cafe

Addr City: Ipsden

Addr Housename: Keepers Cottage

Addr Place: Garsons Farm

Addr Postcode: OX10 6QU

Addr Street: Garsons Lane

Email: info@bluetinproduce.co.uk

Opening Hours: We 09:00-13:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-15:00

Phone: +44 1491 681145

Website: https://www.bluetinproduce.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 51.5559543/-1.0610084

Keepers Cottage

Addr City: Ipsden

Addr Housename: Keepers Cottage

Addr Place: Garsons Farm

Addr Postcode: OX10 6QU

Addr Street: Garsons Lane

Place: isolated_dwelling

Wikidata: Q26650338

Lat/Long: 51.5555209/-1.0614187

Place: isolated_dwelling

Lat/Long: 51.5559317/-1.0573126

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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