Elsfield

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Elsfield

The Manor, home of John Buchan The Manor at Elsfield was the home of John Buchan from 1919 - 1935
The Manor, home of John Buchan Credit: Jon S

Elsfield is a civil parish located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the city of Oxford, it covers an area of around 3.5 square miles. Elsfield is a small rural village surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its tranquil and scenic environment.

The village has a population of around 150 residents, making it a close-knit community. The architecture in Elsfield is predominantly traditional, with many buildings dating back several centuries. The parish church, St. Thomas à Becket, is a notable feature of the village, showcasing stunning medieval craftsmanship.

Elsfield is known for its agricultural heritage, with much of the land being used for farming purposes. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, fields, and meadows. The village is also home to a number of footpaths and bridleways, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Elsfield benefits from its proximity to Oxford, which offers a wide range of amenities and services. The city provides access to shops, restaurants, cultural attractions, and educational institutions. Elsfield itself has limited facilities, with a small village hall serving as a community hub for gatherings and events.

Overall, Elsfield offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, ideal for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still having access to the amenities of a nearby city.

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Elsfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.785265/-1.224656 or Grid Reference SP5309. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Manor, home of John Buchan The Manor at Elsfield was the home of John Buchan from 1919 - 1935
The Manor, home of John Buchan
The Manor at Elsfield was the home of John Buchan from 1919 - 1935
Holy Rood, Woodeaton
Holy Rood, Woodeaton
East of Elsfield The road does a loop around this field, to North and East of Elsfield. It runs the other side of the hedge on the right and then across, below the brow of the hill, the tops of some of the trees in the hedge can just be seen.
East of Elsfield
The road does a loop around this field, to North and East of Elsfield. It runs the other side of the hedge on the right and then across, below the brow of the hill, the tops of some of the trees in the hedge can just be seen.
Discreet silo Nicely positioned between two trees on the brow of the hill.
Discreet silo
Nicely positioned between two trees on the brow of the hill.
Drun's Hill With Woodeaton Wood coming in from the left.
Drun's Hill
With Woodeaton Wood coming in from the left.
The Manor House, Elsfield
The Manor House, Elsfield
Blue plaque for John Buchan On the wall of the Manor House, Elsfield <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/334513">SP5310 : The Manor House, Elsfield</a>
Blue plaque for John Buchan
On the wall of the Manor House, Elsfield SP5310 : The Manor House, Elsfield
House by road junction At the point where the Elsfield to Beckley road crosses the B4027.
House by road junction
At the point where the Elsfield to Beckley road crosses the B4027.
The drive to Upper Wood's Farm From the B4027.
The drive to Upper Wood's Farm
From the B4027.
Tree reflected in wet wheatfield After heavy rain there was standing water in the field. Photo from road just by Bayswater Brook.
Tree reflected in wet wheatfield
After heavy rain there was standing water in the field. Photo from road just by Bayswater Brook.
Wet field near Marston Common Just by the bridge over Bayswater Brook. Field wet after heavy rain.
Wet field near Marston Common
Just by the bridge over Bayswater Brook. Field wet after heavy rain.
Bayswater Brook View by road to Woodeaton. Looking at the map, the brook has a rather circuitous route, from Shotover, past Sandhills and Barton, by Old Marston , back north to this site and a kilometre on joins the Cherwell.
Bayswater Brook
View by road to Woodeaton. Looking at the map, the brook has a rather circuitous route, from Shotover, past Sandhills and Barton, by Old Marston , back north to this site and a kilometre on joins the Cherwell.
Woodeaton Church from the south 13th century church with 14th century tower. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/92037">SP5311 : Holy Rood, Woodeaton</a> which is a view from the north.
Woodeaton Church from the south
13th century church with 14th century tower. See also SP5311 : Holy Rood, Woodeaton which is a view from the north.
Woodeaton View from the church gate down the road to Marston. Daffodils just coming into flower on the grass verge.
Woodeaton
View from the church gate down the road to Marston. Daffodils just coming into flower on the grass verge.
Field Near Woodeaton
Field Near Woodeaton
Bridleway to Cherwell Farm Off the lane to Woodeaton the bridleway to Cherwell farm
Bridleway to Cherwell Farm
Off the lane to Woodeaton the bridleway to Cherwell farm
Holy Rood On the village green the medieval Rood, or cross from which the Holy Rood church takes its name
Holy Rood
On the village green the medieval Rood, or cross from which the Holy Rood church takes its name
Drive and bridleway up to Forest Farm Off the B4027 the drive and bridleway up to Forest Farm school
Drive and bridleway up to Forest Farm
Off the B4027 the drive and bridleway up to Forest Farm school
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Elsfield is located at Grid Ref: SP5309 (Lat: 51.785265, Lng: -1.224656)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.785265,-1.224656
Church
Frequency: 0
Naptan AtcoCode: 340000035OV
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Church
Naptan Indicator: Opposite
Naptan Landmark: Vicarage
Naptan NaptanCode: oxfawtja
Naptan Street: Elsfield Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7859461/-1.2182129
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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