Marsh Baldon

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Marsh Baldon

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village. — Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney Credit: Robin Webster

Marsh Baldon is a civil parish located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of the city of Oxford. The parish covers an area of around 5.8 square kilometers and is bordered by the River Thame to the east.

The village of Marsh Baldon is the main settlement within the parish. It is a small, picturesque village with a population of around 300 people. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages, historic buildings, and tranquil rural setting.

Marsh Baldon is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, farmland, and woodlands. The area is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts, with numerous footpaths and trails that provide stunning views of the landscape.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has several listed buildings, including the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent feature of the village and is known for its impressive stained glass windows.

Despite its small size, Marsh Baldon has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents. The parish also hosts various events and activities throughout the year, bringing the community together.

Overall, Marsh Baldon offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside living, with its historic charm, natural beauty, and close-knit community.

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Marsh Baldon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.683864/-1.181634 or Grid Reference SU5698. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney

On the A4074 at the north end of the village.

Robin Webster

Nuneham Courtenay

Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see Link

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respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.

Ian Capper

Nuneham Courtenay

Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see Link

Link

and Link

respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.

Ian Capper