Black Bourton

Settlement in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Black Bourton

RAF Brize Norton Gate One Looking from a garage forecourt at Gate One at RAF Brize Norton. — RAF Brize Norton Gate One Credit: Oscar

Black Bourton is a small village located in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 17 miles west of Oxford, the village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. It has a population of around 300 residents.

The village is known for its quaint and traditional charm, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The local St. Mary's Church, built in the 13th century, is a notable architectural landmark and a focal point of the community.

Black Bourton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with the A40 road running just south of the village, providing easy access to Oxford and Cheltenham. The closest railway station is located in nearby Bampton, approximately 3 miles away.

Despite its small size, Black Bourton offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, the Vines Inn, which serves as a social hub for the community. Additionally, the surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and exploring the nearby Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Overall, Black Bourton is a charming and idyllic village, offering its residents a peaceful and picturesque countryside lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.735749/-1.590147 or Grid Reference SP2804. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

RAF Brize Norton Gate One

Looking from a garage forecourt at Gate One at RAF Brize Norton.

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St Mary's Church, Black Bourton

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St Peter's Church, Alvescot

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Stile on the footpath

Behind Alvescot village hall. The footpath splits a bit further ahead, one path going to Kencot, around a mile away, and the other to Langford, nearer 3 miles.

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Children's playground in Alvescot

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Gate and stile beside Alvescot village hall

The start of the public footpath to Kencot and Langford.

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Path through the trees

The start of the footpath from Alvescot to Kencot and Langford.

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Butlers Court Farm

Seen from the Kencot - Alvescot footpath. The footpath here runs across the middle of the field, although the actual course is not obvious just at the moment.

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The Vines

A nice gastro-pub with a welcoming efficient staff and good food.

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Burford Road junction with Bampton Lane

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Bampton Road junction with Station Road

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B4020 enters Alvescot

The slight rise in the carriageway and the brick parapet are remnants of the East Gloucestershire Railway that linked Witney and Fairford.

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Main Road passes The Plough

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B4020 junction south of Springfield House

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Site of Alvescot station, 1990

View SW, towards Fairford: ex-GWR Oxford - Witney - Fairford line. This station and the branch (from Wolvercote Junction) closed completely on 18/6/62 - except goods continued as far as Witney until 2/11/70. The site is clearly a contractor's yard.

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The Plough Inn (1), Main Road, Alvescot, Oxon

A popular public house belonging to the well-known Wadworth's Brewery of Devizes in Wiltshire. It was probably acquired when Wadworths purchased an Oxfordshire brewery some decades ago. SP2704 : The Plough Inn (2) - sign, Main Road, Alvescot, Oxon.

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The Plough Inn (2) - sign, Main Road, Alvescot, Oxon

The sign is on top of a post, by the entrance to the car park. Unfortunately the main sign was obscured by the flag, part of the celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Many pubs are named the Plough, reflecting its great importance in the life of the countryside. It would also have been easily recognisable to people in the past, when most were unable to read and write. Usually the sign shows the agricultural implement that was essential for turning over the soil in preparation for the new year's sowing of seeds, as is the case here. But sometimes they will show the star constellation of Ursa Major, which is often known as The Plough. SP2704 : The Plough Inn (1), Main Road, Alvescot, Oxon.

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Red Lion House (the former Red Lion), Main Road, Alvescot, Oxon

There used to be three public houses in the village but now there is just the Plough Inn. The Red Lion is one of those that closed some years ago. It is known to have been in business by 1832 and acquired by the Witney brewers Cinch & Co in the late 19th century. It closed in the second half of the 20th century and is now a private residence. The building is believed to incorporate earlier cottages.

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Black Bourton is located at Grid Ref: SP2804 (Lat: 51.735749, Lng: -1.590147)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: West Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley