Green Dean Hill

Hill, Mountain in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Green Dean Hill

No Trace of The Fox This place now has no resemblance to earlier photos here.
Graham Horn&#039;s picture from 15 years ago shows the building which used to be on this site until a few years ago. Then it was a large pub &quot;The Fox&quot; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/348561">SU6779 : The Fox at Cane End</a>
A later picture of mine <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2083210">SU6779 : Palm Tree (Ex Fox)</a> shows it as an Indian restaurant &quot;The Palm Tree.&quot;
In my caption at the time I wished them luck in this tricky out of town location.
Not to be. After yet another spell as a Thai restaurant the place finally closed its doors.
Now demolished and replaced by these new houses. The only clues are the pub style sign post which now carries the developer&#039;s name board and the new cul de sac which is called Fox Heath Gardens.. — No Trace of The Fox Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Green Dean Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it is part of the Chiltern Hills, which are known for their scenic beauty and rolling landscape. With a summit elevation of approximately 260 meters (853 feet), Green Dean Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush greenery, the hill is adorned with a variety of trees and shrubs, creating a picturesque setting. The area is particularly notable for its beech woodlands, which add to the charm and natural appeal of the landscape. The hill's gentle slopes make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and nature exploration.

Green Dean Hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, rabbits, and deer. Birdwatchers often flock to the area to observe the resident and migratory birds that inhabit the woodlands and surrounding fields.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths and trails leading visitors to its summit. Its close proximity to nearby villages and towns, such as Henley-on-Thames and Watlington, make it a convenient destination for locals and tourists alike.

Overall, Green Dean Hill offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its natural beauty, breathtaking views, and tranquil atmosphere make it a beloved attraction in Oxfordshire's countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.502421/-1.0104445 or Grid Reference SU6878. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

No Trace of The Fox

This place now has no resemblance to earlier photos here. Graham Horn's picture from 15 years ago shows the building which used to be on this site until a few years ago. Then it was a large pub "The Fox" SU6779 : The Fox at Cane End A later picture of mine SU6779 : Palm Tree (Ex Fox) shows it as an Indian restaurant "The Palm Tree." In my caption at the time I wished them luck in this tricky out of town location. Not to be. After yet another spell as a Thai restaurant the place finally closed its doors. Now demolished and replaced by these new houses. The only clues are the pub style sign post which now carries the developer's name board and the new cul de sac which is called Fox Heath Gardens..

Des Blenkinsopp

The New Inn, Kidmore End

David Howard

Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074

David Howard

Wood Lane entering Gallowstree Common

David Howard

House entrances on Wood Lane, Kidmore End

David Howard

Reading Road, Cane End

David Howard

The A4074, Chazey Heath

David Howard

Reading Road in Green Dean Wood

David Howard

Kidmore Lane, Kidmore End

David Howard

Horsepond Road, Cane End

David Howard

The Old School, Trench Green, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

The Pack Horse

The Pack Horse, a 17th century former farmhouse on the Mapledurham House estate Link

, has now become quite a gastro pub, with an extremely long gin list.

HelenK

Bridleway, Nuney Green, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Field boundary, Cross Lanes, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Farmland, Mapledurham, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Church of St John the Baptist, Kidmore End, Oxfordshire

1852. By Arthur Billing. Vestry added 1894. Knapped flint with stone dressings; plain tile roof. 4-bay nave with apse. Early English style. Gabled porch to right of centre with 2-centred arched doorway with glazed C20 double door. Single lancet to each bay except paired lancet to left. Octagonal apse with lancet window to each face. 2 lancet windows to west end with quatrefoil window above. Lancet windows to south side. Vestry in similar style under catslide roof. Gabled roof to nave with hipped roof to apse. Bellcote to west end gable. Interior: Stone octagonal font with carved panels to principal faces, on marble columns with stepped base. Stone pulpit with Salviati mosaic panels to left of apse arch. Organ to right of apse arch with painted decoration to pipes. Piscina to left of altar. Sedilia to right of altar. Reredos of blind trefoil arches to three sides of the apse. Ornamental glazed faience tiles to floor of apse. Wooden truss roof to nave. Painted brick vault to apse with decorated ribs. A small church with good fittings. (Buildings of England: 0xfordshire, p.672-3). (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram