Ashbury

Civil Parish in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Ashbury

Honeybunch Corner
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Ashbury is a civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated on the western edge of the county, close to the border with Wiltshire. The parish covers an area of approximately 6 square kilometers and has a population of around 300 people.

The village of Ashbury is known for its picturesque rural setting, with rolling hills, open fields, and charming countryside views. It is surrounded by the sprawling landscapes of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The history of Ashbury dates back centuries, with evidence of human habitation in the area since prehistoric times. The village itself features several historic buildings, including a beautiful 13th-century church dedicated to the Holy Family. The church's architecture is a mix of Norman and Gothic styles, adding to the village's quaint and traditional charm.

While Ashbury is primarily a residential area, it does have a small number of amenities to serve its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub that serves as a gathering place for the community.

Overall, Ashbury offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside lifestyle, with its natural beauty, historic character, and close-knit community. It is a perfect destination for those seeking a rural retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Ashbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.559423/-1.613069 or Grid Reference SU2684. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Honeybunch Corner
Honeybunch Corner
Avenue to Ashdown House
Avenue to Ashdown House
Track to Knighton Barn
Track to Knighton Barn
St Mary's Church, Ashbury
St Mary's Church, Ashbury
Odstone Coombes
Odstone Coombes
Phone Box Library in Ashbury
Phone Box Library in Ashbury
Panoramic view from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury D'Arcy Dalton Way is the byway visible at the left. It runs up Odstone Hill from the B4507 back road from Swindon to Wantage. Visible on the full-size version of this image is the Westmill Energy Farm, or the wind turbine component at least <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=24279865" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=24279865">Link</a>
Panoramic view from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury
D'Arcy Dalton Way is the byway visible at the left. It runs up Odstone Hill from the B4507 back road from Swindon to Wantage. Visible on the full-size version of this image is the Westmill Energy Farm, or the wind turbine component at least Link
Odstone Hill from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury D'Arcy Dalton Way is a byway leading south-east up Odstone Hill and the Ridgeway Long Distance Path, also a byway up there.
Odstone Hill from D'Arcy Dalton Way, Ashbury
D'Arcy Dalton Way is a byway leading south-east up Odstone Hill and the Ridgeway Long Distance Path, also a byway up there.
Clouds and blue sky over the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire Viewed from the D'Arcy Dalton Way there is this vista of the rather flat Oxfordshire countryside. The clouds are cumulus.
Clouds and blue sky over the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire
Viewed from the D'Arcy Dalton Way there is this vista of the rather flat Oxfordshire countryside. The clouds are cumulus.
Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury A crisply cut benchmark on the village church. Unusually, it is located on the far end of the building and not on the tower or near the entrance. Indeed, it is also opposite the road. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2586179">SU2684 : St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury</a> for a location shot and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm37459" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm37459">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> for the Benchmark Database.
Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury
A crisply cut benchmark on the village church. Unusually, it is located on the far end of the building and not on the tower or near the entrance. Indeed, it is also opposite the road. See SU2684 : St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury for a location shot and LinkExternal link for the Benchmark Database.
St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury A view towards dusk of the eastern side, opposite the tower and entrance. A benchmark can be seen here by the railings - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2586176">SU2684 : Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury</a>.
St Mary the Virgin, Ashbury
A view towards dusk of the eastern side, opposite the tower and entrance. A benchmark can be seen here by the railings - SU2684 : Benchmark on St Mary's, Ashbury.
Thatched cottages in the centre of Ashbury
Thatched cottages in the centre of Ashbury
The Manor House in Ashbury
The Manor House in Ashbury
The centre of Ashbury, showing The Rose and Crown and the war memorial
The centre of Ashbury, showing The Rose and Crown and the war memorial
Memorial and Thatched House, Ashbury
Memorial and Thatched House, Ashbury
The B4000 heads north Making for the pass where it crosses the Ridgeway National Trail, by way of the quaintly named Honeybunch Corner!
The B4000 heads north
Making for the pass where it crosses the Ridgeway National Trail, by way of the quaintly named Honeybunch Corner!
Fields by The Ridgeway The Ridgeway, a National Trail, follows the line of bushes leading to the centre of the picture, and then passes through the linear plantation ahead.
Fields by The Ridgeway
The Ridgeway, a National Trail, follows the line of bushes leading to the centre of the picture, and then passes through the linear plantation ahead.
St Mary's church, Ashbury
St Mary's church, Ashbury
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Ashbury is located at Grid Ref: SU2684 (Lat: 51.559423, Lng: -1.613069)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Ridgeway
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.5573814/-1.6067149
Bus Stop
The Ridgeway
Bus: yes
Note: For both sides of road
Public Transport: platform
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.5573278/-1.6071487
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