Boxford

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Boxford

Boxford is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated in the picturesque Lambourn Valley, it lies approximately 8 miles west of the town of Newbury. Boxford is surrounded by stunning countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming woodland areas.

The village itself is known for its quaint and traditional English character. It features a mix of beautiful period cottages, historic buildings, and modern residences. Boxford is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 1,000 residents.

The heart of the village is centered around its local amenities, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. Boxford also boasts a primary school, which serves the educational needs of the village and the surrounding area.

The village is rich in history and heritage, with several notable landmarks. St. Andrew's Church, a medieval structure dating back to the 12th century, stands as a prominent feature. Boxford also has a beautiful village green, where community events and fairs are held throughout the year.

The Lambourn Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are easily accessible from Boxford. This offers residents and visitors the opportunity to explore and enjoy the stunning countryside through various walking, cycling, and equestrian routes.

In summary, Boxford is a charming and idyllic village in Berkshire, offering a peaceful and picturesque living environment with a strong sense of community and an abundance of natural beauty.

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Village houses, Boxford, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Thatched cottage, Boxford, Berkshire

No. 81 (Formerly Listed 9.9.69 As Cornerways Stores) C17. Timber framed with brick, and some flint, nogging. Thatched roof half-hipped to right. Central stack. One storey and attic. Lobby entrance type. 2 windows to left of door and one to right. Attic dormer to left. All casements. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Church of St Andrew, Boxford, Berkshire

C13 and C15. West tower of c.1692. North aisle and vestry of 1841. Restored in 1908 by J.O.Scott and Sons. Nave and chancel cement rendered with stone dressings and tiled roofs. Tower and north aisles of banded flint and brick with stone dressings. Brick and tile porch. West tower, nave, north aisle, south porch, Vestry and chancel. Tower has 3 stages. First stage with diagonal buttresses to west. Embattled parapet. 6-light square headed windows on west face of first stage; one-light openings north and south on second stage and 2-light square headed openings on all faces of bell chamber. Sun-dial east of bell chamber opening on south face. South side of nave has one 1-light and two 2-light square headed windows with cinquefoils in heads, and hood moulds. Head on one-light window probably Cl9. Gabled south porch with arched opening. C13 south doorway with probably medieval door. North aisle has 2 square headed 2-light windows as those in nave. 2 to north and one at east end. Chancel has C19 arched south doorway and one 1-light square headed window with probably C19 cinquefoiled head and hood mould. C19 east window with panelled tracery, and hood mould with grotesque stops. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram