Lower Assendon

Settlement in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Lower Assendon

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

Lower Assendon is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, the village is nestled in the Chiltern Hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village is characterized by its charming rural setting, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern houses. It has a population of around 200 residents, creating a close-knit community atmosphere. Lower Assendon is primarily a residential area, with few amenities within the village itself. However, the nearby town of Henley-on-Thames provides a range of services, including shops, supermarkets, and schools.

The village benefits from its proximity to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are numerous walking and cycling routes in the vicinity, allowing residents to explore the picturesque countryside.

Lower Assendon is also conveniently located for commuting, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The M40 motorway is easily accessible, providing connections to London and Birmingham. Additionally, Henley-on-Thames railway station offers regular services to London Paddington, making it a popular choice for commuters.

Overall, Lower Assendon offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful countryside while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities and transport links.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.556981/-0.930959 or Grid Reference SU7484. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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. 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&#039;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&#039;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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Lower Assendon 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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Lower Assendon

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