Checkendon

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Checkendon

Checkendon is a quaint civil parish situated in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is located approximately 8 miles northwest of the town of Reading and 6 miles west of Henley-on-Thames. The village lies in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and boasts picturesque countryside surroundings.

The parish itself covers an area of around 2,400 acres and is home to a small and close-knit community. The village itself has a population of around 500 residents, who enjoy the tranquility and rural charm of the area. The architecture of Checkendon is predominantly traditional, with a variety of charming cottages and period houses scattered throughout.

The village is well-served by local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The parish church, St. Peter and St. Paul, is a notable landmark in the area, known for its beautiful stained glass windows and historic significance.

Checkendon is surrounded by stunning countryside, offering residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Chiltern Hills provide breathtaking views and scenic trails for nature enthusiasts. The village also benefits from its proximity to the River Thames, which offers opportunities for boating and water sports.

Overall, Checkendon is a charming and idyllic village in Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Checkendon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.537814/-1.042779 or Grid Reference SU6682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland, Checkendon

Beeches to the west of Checkendon Court.

Andrew Smith

Pasture and farm buildings, Checkendon

Corker's Farm viewed from the footpath passing to its west.

Andrew Smith

Remains of the Polish Village

After WW2 there were a lot of displaced Polish people who needed somewhere to live. Old military buildings provided accommodation for a Polish community here up until the 1960s. Abandoned buildings from that time can still be seen in the woods. History on Link

Des Blenkinsopp

Another Hut in the Woods

Another one of the derelict buildings left over from WW2 which can still be seen in the woods round here. These were lived in up until the 1960s by community of Polish people displaced by the war. History on Link

Des Blenkinsopp

Basset Wood

Dani

1 Langtree Cottages, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

1906 by Maxwell Ayrton in Arts and Crafts style. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Foundry Cottage, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

C17 with C20 windows. Brick ground floor with areas of flint; timber frame to first floor, rendered panels to left, brick infill to right. Old plain tile roof; brick stacks. 2-unit plan. 2-storey, 3-window range. Central 2-panel door with C20 gabled tile porch. 2-light casement to left. 2 single-light casements to right. Three 2-light casements to first floor. Roof hipped to right. Ridge stack to right and end stack to left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram