Badbury

There is a very good show of native bluebells in this National Trust holding. Once this was an Iron Age hillfort. For reasons best known to themselves, our 19th century forebears levelled most of it.

Great Coxwell Tithe Barn is along a narrow lane on the edge of a quiet village. Even when it's open visitors tend to arrive in twos and threes and often there's nobody about at all. But today there was a village festival going on, with stalls and food and music etc. and the place was unusually crowded.

A short path downhill through fields to Great Coxwell Tithe Barn.

SU2692 is mainly farmland apart from a short bit of A420 in one corner.

Pry Lane is now a quiet green lane and bridleway, but looking at the map, in the days gone by it looks like it was the continuation southwards of Great Coxwell's village street.

Wild hops grow quite happily in hedgerows around here. There used to be some commercial hop growing in this part of Oxfordshire. Maybe there still is, but if so it's on a small scale.

Walnut Cottage now demolished, in preparation for new build that has planning on this site (I assume).

Walnut Cottage now demolished, in preparation for new build that has planning on this site (I assume).

This photo shows the left part of the National Trust information board in the car park at Badbury Hill. It has the following wording: Badbury Hill Welcome Badbury Hill is the site of an Iron Age hill fort. It is likely that it was built from around 600BC and occupied until the first century AD. The woods are famed for their bluebells and are great for you to explore and enjoy. Make the most of Badbury Hill Take a walk - Whether you have dogs or small children, there is a route here for everyone. Link up with footpaths and follow the Buscot and Coleshill Circular Walks. Explore the hill fort - This circular Iron Age fort still has its ditch and banks and is an ideal distance for toddlers. Enjoy the wonderful views. Play - There are plenty of places to build dens and explore, seek out the natural Wild Play areas on the edge of the Hill Fort and further in the woods. Visit Coxwell Barn - Follow the footpath to the 13th century barn, only 15 minutes away. Come back in the spring - See the magnificent display of bluebells below the beech trees. Contact the Community Learning Officer - Discover events and activities for schools and other groups.

This information board is located in the car park off Highworth Road SN7 7NL and would appear to have replaced the previous board as at Link. It shows the following details: Left side Details on Badbury Hill as at Link Middle Map of Badbury Hill and the surrounding area with the wording below. i) Facilities Natural play area ii) Hazards and restrictions a)Please keep dogs under control b) Help keep the hill beautiful by clearing up after your dog and using the bins provided. c) There are steep slopes and rough ground on the routes so please take care. Both walkers and cyclists use these woods, please be aware of each other. Partners at Badbury Hill Badbury Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument National Trust Contact us: nationaltrust.org.uk/buscotandcoleshill 01793 762209 buscotandcoleshill@nationaltrust.org.uk Share photos of your time here today using #national trust Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Thank you, your support looks after places like this. Registered charity no.205846 Right side Top right notice Avian Influenza (bird flu) Bird flu has been detected in this area, please help us limit its spread by: i) Keeping to footpaths ii) Keeping dogs on a lead iii) Not feeding wild waterfowl iv) Not touching wild bird feathers or surfaces contaminated with droppings v) Reporting any dead wild birds to Defra on 03459 335577 or helpline@defra.gov.uk Lower right notice Come and join our Easter adventures Join the fun from 7th to 10th April at White Horse Hill Find out more at nationaltrust.org.uk/easter On the far right of the photo are racks containing National Trust leaflets on walks around the Buscot and Coleshill Estates, and White Horse Hill.

The Hollow Road, near to Great Coxwell Barn. The lay-by provides parking for visitors to the barn.

Signs on the gatepost at the entrance to Great Coxwell Barn.

Great Coxwell Barn (or The Great Barn) is a medieval tithe barn built in the 13th century (around 1230) to provide income to Beaulieu Abbey. It is the only remaining part of the grange on this site. It was last restored in 1960-62 by the National Trust when the barn was re-roofed in stone slates with new rafters, and some of the timbers were replaced with oak beams. It is a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1183045 Link It is now a favourite spot for roosting pigeons and crows.

Great Coxwell Barn (or The Great Barn) is a medieval tithe barn built in the 13th century (around 1230) to provide income to Beaulieu Abbey. It is the only remaining part of the grange on this site. It was last restored in 1960-62 by the National Trust when the barn was re-roofed in stone slates with new rafters, and some of the timbers were replaced with oak beams. It is a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1183045 Link It is now a favourite spot for roosting pigeons and crows. This photograph was taken from the steps to the side of a small farm building.