Chacombe

Settlement in Northamptonshire

England

Chacombe

Fields near Jeff's Farm
Fields near Jeff's Farm Credit: Sarah Charlesworth

Chacombe is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of the town of Banbury, it falls within the Cherwell district. With a population of around 1,000 residents, Chacombe retains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering scenic views and a tranquil environment. It is well-known for its charming thatched cottages and historic buildings, which provide a glimpse into its rich history. St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century, is a prominent landmark in the village.

Chacombe benefits from its convenient location, with excellent transportation links. The A422 road passes through the village, connecting it to nearby towns and cities such as Banbury, Northampton, and Oxford. The M40 motorway is also easily accessible, providing connections to London and Birmingham.

In terms of amenities, Chacombe offers a range of facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a local shop, and a pub. The village also has a strong sense of community spirit, with various events and activities organized throughout the year.

Overall, Chacombe is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a desirable rural lifestyle while still remaining well-connected to larger towns and cities in the region. Its historic charm, beautiful surroundings, and strong community make it an attractive place to live or visit in Northamptonshire.

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Chacombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.08968/-1.28151 or Grid Reference SP4943. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields near Jeff's Farm
Fields near Jeff's Farm
Chacombe-Dismantled Railway Cows grazing near an old railwaymen's cabin on the dismantled Great Central Railway.
Chacombe-Dismantled Railway
Cows grazing near an old railwaymen's cabin on the dismantled Great Central Railway.
B4525 southeast of Chacombe Hill Farm Even the oil seed rape field looks dull on this wet Sunday.
B4525 southeast of Chacombe Hill Farm
Even the oil seed rape field looks dull on this wet Sunday.
B4525 west of Stanwell Farm
B4525 west of Stanwell Farm
B4525 south of Chacoumbe Farm
B4525 south of Chacoumbe Farm
Benchmark on Stanwell Farm farmhouse Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm48278" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm48278">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>
Benchmark on Stanwell Farm farmhouse
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Farmhouse at Stanwell Farm There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3427508">SP5042 : Benchmark on Stanwell Farm farmhouse</a> on the side of the house at the near angle
Farmhouse at Stanwell Farm
There is an OS benchmark SP5042 : Benchmark on Stanwell Farm farmhouse on the side of the house at the near angle
Gate on the footpath to the Millennium Way
Gate on the footpath to the Millennium Way
Millennium Way heading out of Middleton Cheney
Millennium Way heading out of Middleton Cheney
Telephone Exchange, Middleton Cheney Situated in Bull Baulk OX17 2QH, this TE is of a common design and dates from the early 1970s. It has the code SMMC and provides telephone and broadband services to approximately 2,645 residential and 114 non-residential premises in Middleton Cheney plus Chacombe, Farthinghoe, Greatworth, Marston St Lawrence, Overthorpe and Thenford nearby. The numbering range of this TE is (01295) 71xxxx, the (01295) referring to the Banbury group of thirteen TEs. An Openreach van can be seen parked in front of this TE.
Telephone Exchange, Middleton Cheney
Situated in Bull Baulk OX17 2QH, this TE is of a common design and dates from the early 1970s. It has the code SMMC and provides telephone and broadband services to approximately 2,645 residential and 114 non-residential premises in Middleton Cheney plus Chacombe, Farthinghoe, Greatworth, Marston St Lawrence, Overthorpe and Thenford nearby. The numbering range of this TE is (01295) 71xxxx, the (01295) referring to the Banbury group of thirteen TEs. An Openreach van can be seen parked in front of this TE.
Jeffs Farm Photo taken in 2001 from microlight aircraft/powered kite
Jeffs Farm
Photo taken in 2001 from microlight aircraft/powered kite
Middleton Cheney: Waters Lane Rectory Farm is to the right.
Middleton Cheney: Waters Lane
Rectory Farm is to the right.
Chacombe Hill This footpath passes by Chacombe Hill Farm on its way to Middleton Cheney.
Chacombe Hill
This footpath passes by Chacombe Hill Farm on its way to Middleton Cheney.
Crop Stripes These strange markings in this field of wheat could well have been created by intelligent life.  Either that or a farmer has been turning in this field.
Crop Stripes
These strange markings in this field of wheat could well have been created by intelligent life. Either that or a farmer has been turning in this field.
Archers Farmhouse
Archers Farmhouse
former railway cutting
former railway cutting
Storm over Chacombe Hill
Storm over Chacombe Hill
Track to Stanwell Farm
Track to Stanwell Farm
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Chacombe is located at Grid Ref: SP4943 (Lat: 52.08968, Lng: -1.28151)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.08968,-1.28151
Pub
The George and Dragon
Addr City: Banbury
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: OX17 2JW
Addr Street: Thorpe Road
Addr Village: Chacombe
Fhrs Authority: West Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1660457
Fhrs Local Authority Id: FR/202300117
Lat/Long: 52.0909122/-1.2838432
Barrier: stile
Steps: 1
Lat/Long: 52.0877857/-1.2863068
Bus Stop
Middleton Road (adj)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000534TL
Naptan CommonName: Middleton Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Middleton Road
Naptan NaptanCode: nthdamgd
Naptan Street: The Ring
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.0898047/-1.2811504
Barrier: barrier
Lat/Long: 52.0903161/-1.2800893
Barrier: barrier
Lat/Long: 52.0903014/-1.2800836
Note: Half-pipe
Lat/Long: 52.0914518/-1.2774736
Bus Stop
Banbury Road (o/s 12)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000534TH
Naptan CommonName: Banbury Road
Naptan Indicator: o/s 12
Naptan Landmark: Number 12
Naptan NaptanCode: nthdamga
Naptan Street: Banbury Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0905916/-1.2845083
Bus Stop
Banbury Road (opp 12)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000534BR
Naptan CommonName: Banbury Road
Naptan Indicator: opp 12
Naptan Landmark: Number 37
Naptan NaptanCode: nthdamdw
Naptan Street: Banbury Road
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.0904196/-1.284966
Social Facility
Chacombe Park
Addr City: Banbury
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Chacombe House
Addr Postcode: OX17 2FL
Addr Street: Banbury Road
Addr Village: Chacombe
Capacity: 77
Fhrs Authority: West Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1540825
Fhrs Local Authority Id: FR/000000773
Note: Chacombe House
Operator: Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Phone: +44 1295712001
Social Facility: nursing_home
Website: https://www.barchester.com
Lat/Long: 52.0878818/-1.2844456
Bus Stop
The Ring (opp)
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000534TR
Naptan CommonName: The Ring
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: The Ring
Naptan NaptanCode: nthdamgj
Naptan Street: Banbury Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0897119/-1.2817783
Chacombe
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.0911268/-1.2827506
Chacombe After School Club
Addr City: Banbury
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Chacombe C Of E Aided School
Addr Postcode: OX17 2JA
Addr Street: Thorpe Road
Addr Village: Chacombe
Club: student
Fhrs Authority: West Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1541190
Fhrs Local Authority Id: FR/000002327
Lat/Long: 52.0907269/-1.2773645
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.0912698/-1.2800264
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.0876216/-1.2839395
Turning Circle
Turning Circle: circle
Lat/Long: 52.0897186/-1.279909
Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0895298/-1.2798098
Direction: 170
Fixme: survey for panel count
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 7
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0898697/-1.2798263
Direction: 140
Fixme: survey for panel count
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0898246/-1.280061
Direction: 160
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 20
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0889456/-1.278073
Direction: 180
Fixme: survey for panel count
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0914095/-1.279506
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Lat/Long: 52.0902647/-1.280286
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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