Aston Sandford

Civil Parish in Buckinghamshire

England

Aston Sandford

The road through Ford
The road through Ford Credit: David Howard

Aston Sandford is a civil parish located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated about 3 miles east of Aylesbury, the village is nestled in the beautiful countryside of the Aylesbury Vale district. With a population of around 200 residents, Aston Sandford retains its small and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by picturesque farmland and boasts stunning views of the Chiltern Hills, making it an idyllic location for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful rural setting. The parish is known for its charming thatched cottages and historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church, which stands as a testament to the village's rich history.

Despite its small size, Aston Sandford offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a community hall, which serves as a hub for various social events and gatherings. Additionally, there is a playground for children and a cricket pitch for sports enthusiasts. The village also benefits from a local pub, providing a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Aston Sandford is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transportation links. The village is easily accessible by road, with the A418 passing through, connecting it to Aylesbury and Thame. Nearby rail stations in Aylesbury and Princes Risborough provide convenient connections to London and other major cities.

Overall, Aston Sandford offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities for its residents to enjoy.

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Aston Sandford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.754523/-0.878983 or Grid Reference SP7706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The road through Ford
The road through Ford
Electricity cables in Ford
Electricity cables in Ford
Stockwell Lane, Owlswick
Stockwell Lane, Owlswick
Stockwell Lane, Little Meadle
Stockwell Lane, Little Meadle
Stockwell Lane, Little Meadle
Stockwell Lane, Little Meadle
Train heading towards London DMU No. 165018 heads south towards Princes Risborough with the 1147 departure from Banbury to London Marylebone.  This train does not call at the nearby Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station.
Train heading towards London
DMU No. 165018 heads south towards Princes Risborough with the 1147 departure from Banbury to London Marylebone. This train does not call at the nearby Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station.
Bridge 103 at Ilmer GWR & GCR Joint Line bridge No. 103 was built in the early 1900's across the road to Ilmer from what is now the A4129 from Princes Risborough to Thame.
Bridge 103 at Ilmer
GWR & GCR Joint Line bridge No. 103 was built in the early 1900's across the road to Ilmer from what is now the A4129 from Princes Risborough to Thame.
No longer Anderson's Farm, Longwick By the Velux windows you can tell barns have become residential
No longer Anderson's Farm, Longwick
By the Velux windows you can tell barns have become residential
Thame Road, Longwick
Thame Road, Longwick
Interior of St Peter's, Ilmer
Interior of St Peter's, Ilmer
Interior of St Peter's, Ilmer Looking east from behind the font to the chancel with both screen and arch of timber and a wagon roof.
Interior of St Peter's, Ilmer
Looking east from behind the font to the chancel with both screen and arch of timber and a wagon roof.
Old Milestone by the A4129 by Whirlbush Farm Carved stone post by the A4129, in parish of Kingsey (Aylesbury Vale District), Whirlbush Farm entrance (Aston Sandford), by hedge on wide verge, on South side of road. Thame stone, erected by the Princes Risborough & Thame turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: Oxford / 16 / THAME / 3(½) : : (Princes Risborough / 3½) : 

Buckinghamshire HER.
HER Number: 1420000000 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MBC32739&resourceID=1024" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MBC32739&resourceID=1024">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>

Milestone Society National ID: BU_THRI03
Old Milestone by the A4129 by Whirlbush Farm
Carved stone post by the A4129, in parish of Kingsey (Aylesbury Vale District), Whirlbush Farm entrance (Aston Sandford), by hedge on wide verge, on South side of road. Thame stone, erected by the Princes Risborough & Thame turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : Oxford / 16 / THAME / 3(½) : : (Princes Risborough / 3½) : Buckinghamshire HER. HER Number: 1420000000 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: BU_THRI03
Old Milestone by the A4129, north of Longwick by Ray Farm Carved stone post by the A4129, in parish of Longwick cum Ilmer (Wycombe District), Ray Farm, on wide verge between path and fence, on South side of road. Thame stone, erected by the Princes Risborough & Thame turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: Thame / 4 / Oxford / 18 : : Risboro / 2½ / Wycombe / 11 : 

Buckinghamshire HER.
HER Number: 1422100000 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MBC32790&resourceID=1024" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MBC32790&resourceID=1024">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>

Milestone Society National ID: BU_THRI04
Old Milestone by the A4129, north of Longwick by Ray Farm
Carved stone post by the A4129, in parish of Longwick cum Ilmer (Wycombe District), Ray Farm, on wide verge between path and fence, on South side of road. Thame stone, erected by the Princes Risborough & Thame turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : Thame / 4 / Oxford / 18 : : Risboro / 2½ / Wycombe / 11 : Buckinghamshire HER. HER Number: 1422100000 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: BU_THRI04
Field edge beside railway Looking south-eastward from the Triangulation Pillar.
Field edge beside railway
Looking south-eastward from the Triangulation Pillar.
Manor Farm, Owlswick
Manor Farm, Owlswick
Old Berkeley House, Owlswick
Old Berkeley House, Owlswick
Junction north of Owlswick The lane through Owlswick joins the Dinton - Meadle road.
Junction north of Owlswick
The lane through Owlswick joins the Dinton - Meadle road.
Road towards Ford
Road towards Ford
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Aston Sandford is located at Grid Ref: SP7706 (Lat: 51.754523, Lng: -0.878983)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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