Crowell

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Crowell

Former quarry area, Chinnor, 2015
Former quarry area, Chinnor, 2015 Credit: Robin Webster

Crowell is a civil parish located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated in the district of South Oxfordshire, it covers an area of approximately 2 square miles (5 square kilometers). The parish is located around 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of the town of Thame and about 8 miles (13 kilometers) southeast of the city of Oxford.

Crowell is a small, rural village with a population of around 100 residents. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and farmland. The village itself consists of a small cluster of houses, a church, and a village hall. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, dates back to the 12th century and is a significant historical and architectural landmark in the area.

The village is well connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links. The A40 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to Oxford, High Wycombe, and London. The nearest railway station is located in the neighboring village of Haddenham, around 4 miles (6 kilometers) away.

In terms of amenities, Crowell does not have any shops or schools within its boundaries. However, there are several amenities available in nearby towns, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Crowell offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still having access to nearby urban areas.

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Crowell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.67869/-0.907079 or Grid Reference SU7598. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former quarry area, Chinnor, 2015
Former quarry area, Chinnor, 2015
Houses, Chalkpit Lane, Chinnor Part of a development on the site of a cement works.
Houses, Chalkpit Lane, Chinnor
Part of a development on the site of a cement works.
New houses on the edge of Chinnor Looking southeast past the houses on Littlemoor Field, with the wooded scarp slope of Oakley Hill in the background.
New houses on the edge of Chinnor
Looking southeast past the houses on Littlemoor Field, with the wooded scarp slope of Oakley Hill in the background.
View looking East towards Bennett End This photo shows the track, known as Collier's Lane, looking East towards Bennett End from Hallbottom Farm. Beechwood Shaw can be seen on the left beyond the field of crops.
View looking East towards Bennett End
This photo shows the track, known as Collier's Lane, looking East towards Bennett End from Hallbottom Farm. Beechwood Shaw can be seen on the left beyond the field of crops.
View looking West near Hallbottom Farm This photo shows a view looking West from Collier's Lane towards the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Lott Wood can be seen towards the right of the photo, whilst the BT radio tower, Northwest of Stokenchurch can be seen on the horizon, SU7496 refers.
View looking West near Hallbottom Farm
This photo shows a view looking West from Collier's Lane towards the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Lott Wood can be seen towards the right of the photo, whilst the BT radio tower, Northwest of Stokenchurch can be seen on the horizon, SU7496 refers.
Dog Rose - Rosa canina This wild rose can be seen occasionally along trails in the countryside.

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Dog Rose - Rosa canina
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Blackberries by the Ridgeway
Blackberries by the Ridgeway
Haws by the Ridgeway
Haws by the Ridgeway
Rose hips by the Ridgeway
Rose hips by the Ridgeway
7-spot ladybird in hedgerow Seven-spot ladybird in hedgerow by the Ridgeway. I think it is on a hazel leaf.
7-spot ladybird in hedgerow
Seven-spot ladybird in hedgerow by the Ridgeway. I think it is on a hazel leaf.
Track to Grove Farm Grove Wood and Kingston Wood clothe the Chilterns scarp behind the farm. Photo from the Ridgeway.
Track to Grove Farm
Grove Wood and Kingston Wood clothe the Chilterns scarp behind the farm. Photo from the Ridgeway.
Ridgeway bridleway crosses Kingston Hill road There are "Bridleway only" signs at the junction, and a gate to prevent unauthorised motor vehicles.
Ridgeway bridleway crosses Kingston Hill road
There are "Bridleway only" signs at the junction, and a gate to prevent unauthorised motor vehicles.
Kingston Hill and Kingston Wood The road climbs Kingston Hill towards Stokenchurch. Photo from junction with the Ridgeway - which here is along the Icknield Way, not on the wooded scarp.
Kingston Hill and Kingston Wood
The road climbs Kingston Hill towards Stokenchurch. Photo from junction with the Ridgeway - which here is along the Icknield Way, not on the wooded scarp.
Icknield Way and Ridgeway at Kingston Hill The gate and sign show that this is a bridleway, not for motor vehicles.
Icknield Way and Ridgeway at Kingston Hill
The gate and sign show that this is a bridleway, not for motor vehicles.
Elderberries by the Ridgeway
Elderberries by the Ridgeway
Oak tree in hedgerow by the Ridgeway
Oak tree in hedgerow by the Ridgeway
Maize in narrow field by the Ridgeway The field is a thin wedge between the Icknield Way and a disused railway line. The maize is probably being grown as cover and feed for game birds, so will be left standing through the winter.
Maize in narrow field by the Ridgeway
The field is a thin wedge between the Icknield Way and a disused railway line. The maize is probably being grown as cover and feed for game birds, so will be left standing through the winter.
Copse by the Ridgeway This is a triangular-shaped copse beside the Ridgeway.
Copse by the Ridgeway
This is a triangular-shaped copse beside the Ridgeway.
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Crowell is located at Grid Ref: SU7598 (Lat: 51.67869, Lng: -0.907079)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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