Isle of Rhea

Island in Oxfordshire Oxford

England

Isle of Rhea

Memorial Stone John Thompson stone, in Burgess Field, Oxford.
Memorial Stone Credit: Wayland Smith

The Isle of Rhea is a small island located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated in the River Thames, it is approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the town of Abingdon. The island covers an area of around 40 acres and is accessible only by boat.

The Isle of Rhea is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil surroundings. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, providing ample opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The island is home to diverse flora and fauna, including rare species of plants and birds.

Historically, the Isle of Rhea has been inhabited for centuries. The remains of a medieval chapel and a moated site suggest that it was once a religious center. In the 18th century, the island was used for agricultural purposes, with evidence of farming activity still visible today.

Presently, the Isle of Rhea is privately owned and serves as a residential area. It features a small number of houses and cottages, providing a peaceful retreat for residents seeking a secluded escape from urban life. The island offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, with a strong sense of camaraderie among its residents.

Overall, the Isle of Rhea in Oxfordshire is a charming and idyllic island, offering a serene and picturesque environment for its residents and visitors. Its rich history, natural beauty, and peaceful surroundings make it a hidden gem within the county.

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Isle of Rhea Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.767464/-1.252582 or Grid Reference SP5107. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Memorial Stone John Thompson stone, in Burgess Field, Oxford.
Memorial Stone
John Thompson stone, in Burgess Field, Oxford.
View across the Thames and bridge from the Towing Path Looking across the river toward Bossom's boatyard and Binsey from the towpath (seated at path level).
View across the Thames and bridge from the Towing Path
Looking across the river toward Bossom's boatyard and Binsey from the towpath (seated at path level).
Marina on the Thames near Binsey A view from the footpath over the Thames.
Marina on the Thames near Binsey
A view from the footpath over the Thames.
Medley Beer Garden by the Thames Not a pub, just a beer garden.
Medley Beer Garden by the Thames
Not a pub, just a beer garden.
The Thames at Oxford Early morning in May.
The Thames at Oxford
Early morning in May.
River Thames at Medley The channel ahead looks like a lock cut, but there is no lock here.  The weir on the right can be crossed somewhat precariously by a Bailey bridge.  The towpath here is actually on a long thin island known as Fiddler's Island.
River Thames at Medley
The channel ahead looks like a lock cut, but there is no lock here. The weir on the right can be crossed somewhat precariously by a Bailey bridge. The towpath here is actually on a long thin island known as Fiddler's Island.
Plaque on Rainbow Bridge The official name of this bridge, which returns the upstream towpath to the west of the river, is Medley Footbridge, but it is often called Rainbow Bridge on account of its particularly graceful shape. It was built in 1865 and has since been refurbished in 1991 but without altering its appearance.
Plaque on Rainbow Bridge
The official name of this bridge, which returns the upstream towpath to the west of the river, is Medley Footbridge, but it is often called Rainbow Bridge on account of its particularly graceful shape. It was built in 1865 and has since been refurbished in 1991 but without altering its appearance.
Rainbow Bridge from the north As seen here, the left-hand end of the bridge is on Fiddler's Island, along which the towpath continues.  Behind the photographer, the path continues on the west side.
Rainbow Bridge from the north
As seen here, the left-hand end of the bridge is on Fiddler's Island, along which the towpath continues. Behind the photographer, the path continues on the west side.
Rainbow Bridge Rainbow Bridge over the Thames
Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge over the Thames
Fiddler's Island Seen from the footbridge across Castlemill Stream, which runs to the left of the island. On the right is the Thames.
Fiddler's Island
Seen from the footbridge across Castlemill Stream, which runs to the left of the island. On the right is the Thames.
Portmeadow
Portmeadow
The line curves towards Upper Wolvercote
The line curves towards Upper Wolvercote
Lazy days Me on my cruiser 'Grey Swan' on the Thames at Blossom's Boatyard, near Binsey. The Dreaming Spires of Oxford are in the background to the top left of the photo.
Lazy days
Me on my cruiser 'Grey Swan' on the Thames at Blossom's Boatyard, near Binsey. The Dreaming Spires of Oxford are in the background to the top left of the photo.
Floods on Port Meadow
Floods on Port Meadow
Flooding on Port Meadow
Flooding on Port Meadow
Winter flooding on Port Meadow
Winter flooding on Port Meadow
Swimming on the meadow A Grey Lag Goose swims through the floods on Port Meadow.
Swimming on the meadow
A Grey Lag Goose swims through the floods on Port Meadow.
Bossom's Boatyard on the Thames
Bossom's Boatyard on the Thames
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Isle of Rhea is located at Grid Ref: SP5107 (Lat: 51.767464, Lng: -1.252582)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Oxford

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///home.tight.boat. Near Oxford, Oxfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.767464,-1.252582
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Lat/Long: 51.7706713/-1.2572279
Norham Manor
Place: quarter
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Operator Type: private
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Post Box
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Operator Type: private
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Post Box
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Bicycle Parking
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Crossing
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Bench
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Theatre
Simpkins Lee Theatre
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Bar
Talbot Bar
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New Old Hall
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 51.7645881/-1.2540685
Kathleen Lee
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 51.7656406/-1.2543174
Atm
Check Date: 2022-01-10
Fee: £1.35
Operator: InfoCash Ltd
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Talbot Hall
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 51.7649914/-1.2534972
Vending Machine
Check Date: 2022-01-10
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Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
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Entrance: yes
Wheelchair: no
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Wheelchair: yes
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Wheelchair: yes
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Wheelchair: yes
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Addr Street: Bardwell Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Street: Bardwell Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Housenumber: 14
Addr Street: Bardwell Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Street: Bardwell Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Street: Northmoor Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Street: Northmoor Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Street: Northmoor Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Street: Northmoor Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Street: Northmoor Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Street: Bardwell Road
Entrance: yes
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Addr Housenumber: 8
Addr Street: Bardwell Road
Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.765616/-1.2537149
BBQ
Lat/Long: 51.7652964/-1.2513132
Entrance: yes
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Whitley V Aircraft Crash Memorial Plaque
Historic: memorial
Inscription: In memory of the crew of the Whitley V aircraft which crashed here on a training flight from RAF Abingdon, on 4 May 1941 Pilot Officer Charles Nairn Small, pilot, aged 23 Pilot Officer William Alexander Munro Halley, observer, aged 19 Sergeant John Alfred
Inscription Url: http://openplaques.org/plaques/30803
Memorial: plaque
Openplaques Id: 30803
Source: http://openplaques.org/plaques/30803
Start Date: 1941-05-04
Lat/Long: 51.7711735/-1.2556037
Bench
Havel's Place
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred
Name Cs: Lavička Václava Havla
Start Date: 20141106
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Laundry Service: no
Self Service: yes
Shop: laundry
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Entrance: yes
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: anchors
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: shed
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7649714/-1.2535968
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7650345/-1.2536679
Door: hinged
Door Wings: 2
Entrance: yes
Lit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7641853/-1.2544851
Vending Machine
Ref: OX40
Support: ground
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 51.7641003/-1.2553485
Bicycle Parking
Access: private
Bicycle Parking: stands
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.7640539/-1.2553951
Advertising: board
Lat/Long: 51.7640406/-1.2543493
Park Town
Is In City: Oxford
Is In Suburb: North Oxford
Place: neighbourhood
Wikidata: Q7138105
Wikipedia: en:Park Town, Oxford
Lat/Long: 51.7665556/-1.2587367
Lazenbee's Ground
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.764311/-1.2528987
Pinnacle from Merton College
Artwork Type: sculpture
Description: A pinnacle from a tower of Merton College gifted to the college after being found in north Oxford stone mason yard by Desmond Kay. After Merton underwent a resurfacing campaign, the pinnacle was removed and replaced, before eventually being gifted to Wolf
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.7703511/-1.2543176
TRE FIORI
Artist Name: Rob Ward
Artwork Type: sculpture
Description: Tre Fiori (Itailian: Three Flowers ) Plant Sculpture in memory of the Gartons A sculpture to remember the founding member Jeff Garton, who kindly left his estate to the college. The three flowers represent him, his first wife Natalie and second wife Kay.
Material: metal
Start Date: 2020
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.7697758/-1.2546746
Note: Tree not present anymore. Reported by note in June 2022. Leaving this note to avoid remapping based on outdated images.
Removed Natural: tree
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Bench
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Bicycle Parking
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Winter Garden
Leisure: garden
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Bbq
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Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 51.7656201/-1.2591106
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.7631354/-1.2544435
The Buttery
Indoor: room
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Dining Hall
Indoor: room
Lat/Long: 51.7704947/-1.2549944
Haldane Room
Indoor: room
Lat/Long: 51.770546/-1.2548349
Direction: 140
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 36
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Direction: 140
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Fixme: survey for panel count & type
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Drinking Water
Bottle: yes
Fee: no
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: 115
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.7686556/-1.2557751
Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: 358
Material: wood
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The Transformed Triangle
Artist Name: Roger Cheney
Artwork Type: sculpture
Fixme: Approximate location
Material: concrete
Start Date: 1974
Tourism: artwork
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Traffic Calming: bump
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Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 51.7712753/-1.2559824
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