Assendon, Lower

Settlement in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Assendon, Lower

Pasture, Assendon Sheep grazing to the east of the footpath in Henley Park.
Pasture, Assendon Credit: Andrew Smith

Assendon is a small village located in Lower Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, the village is nestled in the scenic Chiltern Hills. It falls within the administrative district of South Oxfordshire.

With a population of just over 100 residents, Assendon boasts a tranquil and rural setting. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rolling green hills, the village offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns and cities.

The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages and historic buildings, which give it a quintessentially English feel. Assendon is also known for its beautiful countryside walks, which attract both locals and visitors alike. The nearby Chiltern Way footpath offers stunning views and opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the surrounding nature.

While Assendon does not have its own amenities, it benefits from being in close proximity to nearby towns and villages. Residents can access essential services and amenities in Henley-on-Thames, which provides a range of shops, supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities.

Due to its idyllic location, Assendon attracts those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle. Its proximity to major transportation routes, including the M40 motorway and Henley-on-Thames railway station, allows for convenient travel to larger urban centers such as Oxford and London.

Overall, Assendon, Lower, Oxfordshire is a charming village that offers a serene countryside setting, historical architecture, and easy access to nearby amenities and transportation links.

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Pasture, Assendon Sheep grazing to the east of the footpath in Henley Park.
Pasture, Assendon
Sheep grazing to the east of the footpath in Henley Park.
Hollow at Famous Copse One of several old clay and flint pits in this area. This one has a rope swing.
Hollow at Famous Copse
One of several old clay and flint pits in this area. This one has a rope swing.
Sergeant H W Luker Of the Royal Australian Air force who died 18th June 1943 aged 24. Taken in Fairmile Cemetery Henley. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=1256" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=1256">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>
Sergeant H W Luker
Of the Royal Australian Air force who died 18th June 1943 aged 24. Taken in Fairmile Cemetery Henley. LinkExternal link
Trooper G E Mitchell The Headstone behind is inscribed Private A E Ball, the graves are in Fairmile Cemetery Henley.
Trooper G E Mitchell
The Headstone behind is inscribed Private A E Ball, the graves are in Fairmile Cemetery Henley.
Another milestone Looking along the A4130 at Bix in the Nettlebed direction. I'm here for another milestone which is just over beside the National speed limits apply sign to the left.
Another milestone
Looking along the A4130 at Bix in the Nettlebed direction. I'm here for another milestone which is just over beside the National speed limits apply sign to the left.
The Fox at Bix This used to be the Fox Public house; though I never have been in the place it always looked popular when I went past.  It shut many years ago as can be seen in the link. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/36346">SU7285 : The Fox at Bix</a>
The Fox at Bix
This used to be the Fox Public house; though I never have been in the place it always looked popular when I went past. It shut many years ago as can be seen in the link. SU7285 : The Fox at Bix
Empty Pub Sign Always sad to see an empty pub sign, this used to hold the Fox at Bix but alas it will no more.
Empty Pub Sign
Always sad to see an empty pub sign, this used to hold the Fox at Bix but alas it will no more.
Milestone by the limit Another of the London Road Milestones which is just outside Bix village near Henley.  This one is another that was defaced of its mileage and towns during the Second World War.  It would have had Oxford 20, Abingdon 18, London 38, Henley 3 on it.
Milestone by the limit
Another of the London Road Milestones which is just outside Bix village near Henley. This one is another that was defaced of its mileage and towns during the Second World War. It would have had Oxford 20, Abingdon 18, London 38, Henley 3 on it.
Milestone at Bix The milestone at Bix near Henley which would have had Oxford 20, Abingdon 18, London 38, Henley 3 carved in it but was defaced during the Second World War.
Milestone at Bix
The milestone at Bix near Henley which would have had Oxford 20, Abingdon 18, London 38, Henley 3 carved in it but was defaced during the Second World War.
Motorbiking View of the Bix milestone looking in the Nettlebed direction with a motorbike making its way along the A4130.  You can see a benchmark on the base.
Motorbiking
View of the Bix milestone looking in the Nettlebed direction with a motorbike making its way along the A4130. You can see a benchmark on the base.
Close up of the Bix Milestone Closeup of the Bix benchmark on the milestone. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2687326">SU7285 : Motorbiking</a>
Close up of the Bix Milestone
Closeup of the Bix benchmark on the milestone. SU7285 : Motorbiking
Looking towards Bix View from the milestone at Bix towards the village.
Looking towards Bix
View from the milestone at Bix towards the village.
Junction on the end View across the A4130 towards a road junction just on the end of the dual carriageway up Bix Hill.
Junction on the end
View across the A4130 towards a road junction just on the end of the dual carriageway up Bix Hill.
Another view of the Fox Another view of the Fox public house which I think closed back in the 1990's.
Another view of the Fox
Another view of the Fox public house which I think closed back in the 1990's.
End of the carriageway View towards the end of the dual carriageway on Bix Hill
End of the carriageway
View towards the end of the dual carriageway on Bix Hill
St James View of St James at Bix, which is a new church, as the old one is a ruin near Bix Bottom.
St James
View of St James at Bix, which is a new church, as the old one is a ruin near Bix Bottom.
North side of St James View of the north side of St James in Bix which at the moment looks to be having some work done.
North side of St James
View of the north side of St James in Bix which at the moment looks to be having some work done.
The west end The west end of St James at Bix.
The west end
The west end of St James at Bix.
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Assendon, Lower is located at Grid Ref: SU7484 (Lat: 51.556981, Lng: -0.930959)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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