Aston Upthorpe

Civil Parish in Berkshire South Oxfordshire

England

Aston Upthorpe

All Saints, Aston Upthorpe
All Saints, Aston Upthorpe Credit: Basher Eyre

Aston Upthorpe is a civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, about 5 miles south of the town of Didcot and approximately 15 miles south of Oxford. The parish is part of the district of South Oxfordshire.

Aston Upthorpe is a small rural community with a population of around 200 residents. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and peaceful atmosphere. It is surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, providing beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

The village itself consists of a cluster of traditional cottages and houses, many of which are made from local stone. There is also a historic church, St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a notable feature of the village and attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical significance.

Aston Upthorpe is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by road, with the A34 passing just to the west of the village. This provides easy access to both Oxford and Reading. The village also benefits from a close proximity to the Didcot Parkway railway station, which offers regular train services to London, Oxford, and other major cities.

Overall, Aston Upthorpe offers a charming and tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike, with its idyllic countryside and historic features contributing to its appeal.

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Aston Upthorpe Images

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All Saints, Aston Upthorpe
All Saints, Aston Upthorpe
You are now entering...Aston Upthorpe
You are now entering...Aston Upthorpe
Looking east-northeast along Thorpe Street
Looking east-northeast along Thorpe Street
All Saints, Aston Upthorpe: churchyard
All Saints, Aston Upthorpe: churchyard
St Michael's Cemetery (1)
St Michael's Cemetery (1)
St Michael's Cemetery (2)
St Michael's Cemetery (2)
St Michael's Cemetery (3)
St Michael's Cemetery (3)
Rush hour in Aston Upthorpe
Rush hour in Aston Upthorpe
Rush hour in Aston Tirrold
Rush hour in Aston Tirrold
Aston Tirrold War Memorial: late March 2022
Aston Tirrold War Memorial: late March 2022
Post box in Baker Street
Post box in Baker Street
St Michael's Churchyard (1)
St Michael's Churchyard (1)
St Michael's Churchyard (2) Canon Hester was born in 1912 and educated at King's College London <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_College_London" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_College_London">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> He was ordained Deacon in 1941 and Priest in 1942. After a curacy at Whitton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitton,_London#Churches" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitton,_London#Churches">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> he was Succentor at Leicester Cathedral He held incumbencies at Ravenstone <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenstone,_Buckinghamshire" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenstone,_Buckinghamshire">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> Wooburn <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wooburn" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wooburn">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> Buckingham <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham">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> and Wallingford <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallingford,_Oxfordshire" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallingford,_Oxfordshire">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> before coming here.
St Michael's Churchyard (2)
Canon Hester was born in 1912 and educated at King's College London LinkExternal link He was ordained Deacon in 1941 and Priest in 1942. After a curacy at Whitton LinkExternal link he was Succentor at Leicester Cathedral He held incumbencies at Ravenstone LinkExternal link Wooburn LinkExternal link Buckingham LinkExternal link and Wallingford LinkExternal link before coming here.
St Michael's Churchyard (3)
St Michael's Churchyard (3)
St Michael's Churchyard (4)
St Michael's Churchyard (4)
St Michael's Churchyard (5)
St Michael's Churchyard (5)
St Michael, Blewbury: early September 2022
St Michael, Blewbury: early September 2022
St Michael, Blewbury: churchyard
St Michael, Blewbury: churchyard
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Aston Upthorpe is located at Grid Ref: SU5484 (Lat: 51.560084, Lng: -1.213041)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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