Postcombe

Settlement in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Postcombe

Farmland, Aston Rowant The bridleway from Copcourt approaches Chalford in mixed farmland.
Farmland, Aston Rowant Credit: Andrew Smith

Postcombe is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southeast of the historic city of Oxford, Postcombe is part of the district of South Oxfordshire. The village is nestled in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque landscapes and a tranquil atmosphere.

Postcombe is primarily a residential area, with a population of around 300 residents. The village is characterized by its traditional English charm, featuring a collection of quaint cottages and period houses. The community is tight-knit, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The village benefits from its proximity to major transport links, including the M40 motorway, which runs adjacent to Postcombe. This provides convenient access to Oxford, London, and Birmingham, making it an attractive location for commuters. Additionally, the nearby Haddenham and Thame Parkway railway station offers further transportation options.

Although small in size, Postcombe boasts a number of amenities for its residents and visitors. The village is home to a village hall, which hosts various community events and activities. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Postcombe is an idyllic village that offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment. Its close proximity to major transport links and the nearby city of Oxford make it an appealing location for those seeking a rural retreat within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Postcombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.692631/-0.977391 or Grid Reference SU7099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Aston Rowant The bridleway from Copcourt approaches Chalford in mixed farmland.
Farmland, Aston Rowant
The bridleway from Copcourt approaches Chalford in mixed farmland.
Farmland, Lewknor A footpath approaching Postcombe from Copcourt.  The land to the right contains a young crop of beans with more advance oil-seed rape seen ahead.
Farmland, Lewknor
A footpath approaching Postcombe from Copcourt. The land to the right contains a young crop of beans with more advance oil-seed rape seen ahead.
Farmland, Wheatfield Cereal on land dropping gently from the road between Adwell and Wheatfield.
Farmland, Wheatfield
Cereal on land dropping gently from the road between Adwell and Wheatfield.
Farmland, Tetsworth A footpath descending towards Copcourt from the B4012.
Farmland, Tetsworth
A footpath descending towards Copcourt from the B4012.
Attington Toll House Perhaps past owners of the Attington estate excised tolls as a revenue-raising measure; perhaps they simply wished to discourage passage across the estate.  The style of the building, with its Gothick windows, suggests a date of circa 1800.
Attington Toll House
Perhaps past owners of the Attington estate excised tolls as a revenue-raising measure; perhaps they simply wished to discourage passage across the estate. The style of the building, with its Gothick windows, suggests a date of circa 1800.
Temporary lights on Thame Park Road, Tetsworth
Temporary lights on Thame Park Road, Tetsworth
Old Toll House, Tetsworth Toll House in the parish of Tetsworth, Attington Toll House, Thame Road (B4012), OX9 7DA.

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1059661 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1059661" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1059661">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: OX.TET
Old Toll House, Tetsworth
Toll House in the parish of Tetsworth, Attington Toll House, Thame Road (B4012), OX9 7DA. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1059661 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OX.TET
London Road before Tetsworth
London Road before Tetsworth
Road from A40 to B4014 Effectively the short side of a very elongated triangular junction.
Road from A40 to B4014
Effectively the short side of a very elongated triangular junction.
Weston Road out of Lewknor
Weston Road out of Lewknor
Weston Road in South Weston
Weston Road in South Weston
Salt Lane to Postcombe
Salt Lane to Postcombe
Salt Lane to Postcombe
Salt Lane to Postcombe
Salt Lane to Postcombe
Salt Lane to Postcombe
Up Salt Lane to Postcombe
Up Salt Lane to Postcombe
Salt Lane runs under the M40 to Postcombe
Salt Lane runs under the M40 to Postcombe
Thatched cottage, Church Lane, Aston Rowant
Thatched cottage, Church Lane, Aston Rowant
Church Lane, Aston Rowant - part of old "London Weye" The Aston Rowant Discovery Trail signs say that Church Lane is thought to be on the London Weye, a route to Oxford used in the Middle ages, and used by the future Queen Elizabeth I when released from the Tower of London and banished to country confinement in Woodstock. It is now a public bridleway.
Church Lane, Aston Rowant - part of old "London Weye"
The Aston Rowant Discovery Trail signs say that Church Lane is thought to be on the London Weye, a route to Oxford used in the Middle ages, and used by the future Queen Elizabeth I when released from the Tower of London and banished to country confinement in Woodstock. It is now a public bridleway.
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Postcombe is located at Grid Ref: SU7099 (Lat: 51.692631, Lng: -0.977391)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.692631,-0.977391
Postcombe
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Murco
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Salt Lane
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Salt Lane
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Bus Stop
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Post Box
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
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