Adwell

Settlement in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Adwell

Farmland, Wheatfield Arable fields and a copse beside the footpath passing Lower Farm.
Farmland, Wheatfield Credit: Andrew Smith

Adwell is a small village located in the district of South Oxfordshire in Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north-east of the town of Thame, Adwell is known for its picturesque rural setting and charming English countryside.

The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, giving it a timeless and historic atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, open fields, and meandering streams, offering stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking.

Although Adwell is a small village, it is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The closest railway station is located in the nearby town of Haddenham & Thame Parkway, providing convenient access to London and other major cities. The village is also within close proximity to major roads such as the M40 motorway, ensuring easy travel by car.

Despite its rural setting, Adwell is not devoid of amenities. The village boasts a community hall that serves as a focal point for various social and recreational activities. Additionally, there are several nearby pubs and restaurants where residents and visitors can enjoy traditional British cuisine and ales.

Overall, Adwell offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking a quintessential English village experience, surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history.

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Adwell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.690356/-0.994036 or Grid Reference SU6999. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Wheatfield Arable fields and a copse beside the footpath passing Lower Farm.
Farmland, Wheatfield
Arable fields and a copse beside the footpath passing Lower Farm.
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, Shirburn On a footpath heading generally north-eastwards from Pyrton with options to go towards South Weston or Wheatfield.
Farmland, Shirburn
On a footpath heading generally north-eastwards from Pyrton with options to go towards South Weston or Wheatfield.
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.
Zioxi on High Street, Tetsworth Zioxi/Isis make furniture for schools <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://zioxi.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://zioxi.co.uk/">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>
Zioxi on High Street, Tetsworth
Zioxi/Isis make furniture for schools LinkExternal link
Winter Tree Colours A small wood near Stoke Grange.
Winter Tree Colours
A small wood near Stoke Grange.
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 towards Tetsworth From Stoke Talmage.
Road towards Tetsworth
From Stoke Talmage.
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
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Adwell is located at Grid Ref: SU6999 (Lat: 51.690356, Lng: -0.994036)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

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Adwell
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