Aston, North

Settlement in Oxfordshire Cherwell

England

Aston, North

A street in Middle Aston The road from the west, with the finger-post for the road junction just visible.
A street in Middle Aston Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Aston is a small village located in the North of Oxfordshire, England. It lies roughly five miles to the northeast of the market town of Bicester and is situated within the Cherwell district. Aston is a rural community with a population of around 800 residents.

The village is characterized by its picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by fields and farmland. Aston is noted for its charming thatched cottages and historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. James the Great Church which serves as a prominent landmark.

Aston offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a desirable place to live for those seeking a quiet and idyllic village lifestyle. The community is close-knit and friendly, with various community events and activities organized throughout the year, such as an annual summer fete and a Christmas market.

The village amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing essential services and a hub for social gatherings. Aston is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via road links, with the A4421 and A34 providing easy access to Bicester, Oxford, and beyond.

For nature enthusiasts, Aston is ideally located near beautiful countryside and walking trails, offering opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The village is also within proximity to Bicester Village, a renowned luxury shopping destination, and the historic city of Oxford with its world-famous university and cultural attractions.

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Aston, North Images

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A street in Middle Aston The road from the west, with the finger-post for the road junction just visible.
A street in Middle Aston
The road from the west, with the finger-post for the road junction just visible.
The granary at Middle Aston House A survivor from the medieval manor house.
The granary at Middle Aston House
A survivor from the medieval manor house.
Thatched cottage, Middle Aston The cottage is kinked to follow the curve of the road.
Thatched cottage, Middle Aston
The cottage is kinked to follow the curve of the road.
Millennium sundial, Middle Aston This records the latitude and longitude of the village and the number of houses (41) and farms (3), and the population (115) and number on the electoral register (87). Evidently there is a small proportion of children in the village.
Millennium sundial, Middle Aston
This records the latitude and longitude of the village and the number of houses (41) and farms (3), and the population (115) and number on the electoral register (87). Evidently there is a small proportion of children in the village.
The Oxford Canal south of Somerton
The Oxford Canal south of Somerton
Fields near Hendon Farm
Fields near Hendon Farm
Bridleway crosses the road near Warren Lodge
Bridleway crosses the road near Warren Lodge
Unfenced field near Warren Lodge
Unfenced field near Warren Lodge
Cottages by the road in Middle Aston
Cottages by the road in Middle Aston
On the towpath of the Oxford Canal near Somerton Crossing
On the towpath of the Oxford Canal near Somerton Crossing
The Oxford Canal south of Water Street bridge The Oxford Canal is a 78-mile-long (126 km) narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with Coventry via Banbury and Rugby. This section was constructed during the 1770's. See also: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Canal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Canal">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>
The Oxford Canal south of Water Street bridge
The Oxford Canal is a 78-mile-long (126 km) narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with Coventry via Banbury and Rugby. This section was constructed during the 1770's. See also: LinkExternal link
Water Street bridge over the River Cherwell The River Cherwell is a major tributary of the River Thames. It rises near Hellidon in Northamptonshire and flows south through Oxfordshire for 40 miles (64 km) to meet the Thames at Oxford.
Water Street bridge over the River Cherwell
The River Cherwell is a major tributary of the River Thames. It rises near Hellidon in Northamptonshire and flows south through Oxfordshire for 40 miles (64 km) to meet the Thames at Oxford.
Somerton Road passes entrance to North Aston Hall Farm
Somerton Road passes entrance to North Aston Hall Farm
Somerton Road junction with Middle Aston Road
Somerton Road junction with Middle Aston Road
Somerton Road northwest of North Aston Hall Farm
Somerton Road northwest of North Aston Hall Farm
A4260 south of Dane Hill
A4260 south of Dane Hill
A4260 northwest of Dane Hill Farm
A4260 northwest of Dane Hill Farm
North Aston Hall, North Aston A rather graceless facade with an understated emphasis on the central bay, and despite superficial symmetry, a disturbing lack of the real thing. Either be properly symmetrical or go mad and completely jettison the idea - steering a middle course rarely succeeds. John Yenn worked here 1781-82, but the present appearance owes more to Benjamin Ferrey's work of c1860. Grade II listed.
North Aston Hall, North Aston
A rather graceless facade with an understated emphasis on the central bay, and despite superficial symmetry, a disturbing lack of the real thing. Either be properly symmetrical or go mad and completely jettison the idea - steering a middle course rarely succeeds. John Yenn worked here 1781-82, but the present appearance owes more to Benjamin Ferrey's work of c1860. Grade II listed.
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Aston, North is located at Grid Ref: SP4728 (Lat: 51.956313, Lng: -1.309504)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Cherwell

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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North Aston
Is In: Oxfordshire, England, UK
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