Salford

Settlement in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Salford

Minor road near Swailsford Bridge
Minor road near Swailsford Bridge Credit: David Robinson

Salford is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, in the southern part of England. Nestled in the Cherwell Valley, Salford is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a serene and tranquil setting. The village is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the market town of Banbury and 10 miles northwest of the city of Oxford.

Salford is known for its rich history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village features a charming mix of architectural styles, showcasing its heritage. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a Grade II listed building, stands as a prominent landmark in Salford, displaying stunning medieval craftsmanship.

While Salford may be small in size, it offers a close-knit and friendly community. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that hosts various social events and activities throughout the year. Salford also boasts a traditional pub, which serves as a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Salford is also in close proximity to several nature reserves, such as the Otmoor RSPB Reserve and the Oxfordshire Way, offering nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers a chance to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Salford, Oxfordshire, is a quaint village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

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Salford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.949556/-1.5801051 or Grid Reference SP2827. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road near Swailsford Bridge
Minor road near Swailsford Bridge
Salford Church
Salford Church
Path to Chipping Norton From Churchill Road the path to Chipping Norton at the dismantled railway
Path to Chipping Norton
From Churchill Road the path to Chipping Norton at the dismantled railway
Snowy Lane near Salford Overnight snow made all these lanes look nice, but very icy to drive on.
Snowy Lane near Salford
Overnight snow made all these lanes look nice, but very icy to drive on.
A bit of snow near Salford Nothing much, and melting already, but it makes a change.
A bit of snow near Salford
Nothing much, and melting already, but it makes a change.
A small stream in the snow A small tributary of the Rollright Brook in the Evenlode catchment.
A small stream in the snow
A small tributary of the Rollright Brook in the Evenlode catchment.
The Rollright Brook at Swailsford Bridge A tributary of the Evenlode which drains a small catchment to the west of Chipping Norton.
The Rollright Brook at Swailsford Bridge
A tributary of the Evenlode which drains a small catchment to the west of Chipping Norton.
Snow near Swailsford Bridge Farmland by the Rollright Brook on a frosty morning.
Snow near Swailsford Bridge
Farmland by the Rollright Brook on a frosty morning.
Icy Road Junction A lot of care needed on these lanes after overnight snow.
Icy Road Junction
A lot of care needed on these lanes after overnight snow.
Old Railway Route, north The track and gently curving hedge mark the course of an old railway line heading towards Chipping Norton. Taken from the road bridge which still crosses the track.
Old Railway Route, north
The track and gently curving hedge mark the course of an old railway line heading towards Chipping Norton. Taken from the road bridge which still crosses the track.
Old Railway Route, south On the left is the course of an old railway, now just a farm track.
A snowy landscape viewed from the road bridge which still crosses it.
Old Railway Route, south
On the left is the course of an old railway, now just a farm track. A snowy landscape viewed from the road bridge which still crosses it.
Old Railway Bridge Wall The road crosses the long closed old railway line to Chipping Norton.
Old Railway Bridge Wall
The road crosses the long closed old railway line to Chipping Norton.
Rollright Brook north of Swailsford Bridge A small tributary of the River Evenlode which drains a catchment to the west of Chipping Norton.
The same view as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1713915">SP2826 : Swailsford Bridge [2]</a> on a much colder day.
Rollright Brook north of Swailsford Bridge
A small tributary of the River Evenlode which drains a catchment to the west of Chipping Norton. The same view as SP2826 : Swailsford Bridge [2] on a much colder day.
Swailsford Bridges There are two bridges here a short distance apart crossing two small streams which converge a few metres downstream of the road.
Swailsford Bridges
There are two bridges here a short distance apart crossing two small streams which converge a few metres downstream of the road.
A44 near Salford The A44 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs for 155 miles from Oxford in southern England to Aberystwyth in west Wales.
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A44 near Salford
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A44 near Salford The A44 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs for 155 miles from Oxford in southern England to Aberystwyth in west Wales.
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St Mary's Church, Salford Grade II listed church (List Entry Number:1053310 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1053310?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1053310?section=official-list-entry">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> Historic England). Medieval origins but mostly rebuilt 1854-5.
St Mary's Church, Salford
Grade II listed church (List Entry Number:1053310 LinkExternal link Historic England). Medieval origins but mostly rebuilt 1854-5.
A44, Worcester Road The A44 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs for 155 miles from Oxford in southern England to Aberystwyth in west Wales.
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Salford is located at Grid Ref: SP2827 (Lat: 51.949556, Lng: -1.5801051)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: West Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Salford
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