Chimney

Settlement in Oxfordshire West Oxfordshire

England

Chimney

St Mary's Church, Shifford
St Mary's Church, Shifford Credit: AJD

Chimney is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles southwest of the city of Oxford, the village is nestled in the beautiful countryside of the Upper Thames Valley. With a population of just over 400 residents, Chimney offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

The village is characterized by its charming and picturesque architecture, with many of the houses dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The predominantly stone-built cottages and farmhouses give Chimney a quintessentially English feel. The village is also home to a historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century and adds to the overall charm of the area.

Despite its small size, Chimney has a strong community spirit and several amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, The Red Lion, which serves as a hub for socializing and enjoying traditional pub food. The village also boasts a primary school, providing education for the younger members of the community.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, Chimney offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby River Thames provides additional recreational opportunities, including boating and fishing.

Overall, Chimney is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a quintessential English countryside experience. Its rich history, beautiful architecture, and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Chimney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.70521/-1.484056 or Grid Reference SP3500. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's Church, Shifford
St Mary's Church, Shifford
Old Entrance Gate, Cote House
Old Entrance Gate, Cote House
Road parallel with Great Brook
Road parallel with Great Brook
Duxford Farm
Duxford Farm
River Thames nr Buckland Taken at a bend in the river just inside the grid square SU3499.
River Thames nr Buckland
Taken at a bend in the river just inside the grid square SU3499.
River Thames, Duxford Looking upstream from Tenfoot Bridge.
River Thames, Duxford
Looking upstream from Tenfoot Bridge.
Farmland, Duxford Rape beginning to bloom beside the bridleway to the Thames.
Farmland, Duxford
Rape beginning to bloom beside the bridleway to the Thames.
River Thames, Duxford Looking downstream from Tenfoot Bridge.
River Thames, Duxford
Looking downstream from Tenfoot Bridge.
Farmland, Duxford Fields to the south of the farm.
Farmland, Duxford
Fields to the south of the farm.
Tenfoot Bridge
Tenfoot Bridge
Tenfoot Bridge, River Thames The first bridge here was built in 1869 of which no photograph survives.  The one pictured here replaced it in 1890, but itself was replaced c.1993 by a new one to an almost identical design.
Tenfoot Bridge, River Thames
The first bridge here was built in 1869 of which no photograph survives. The one pictured here replaced it in 1890, but itself was replaced c.1993 by a new one to an almost identical design.
Comma butterfly by the Thames in Chimney Meadows National Nature Reserve
Comma butterfly by the Thames in Chimney Meadows National Nature Reserve
Tenfoot Bridge
Tenfoot Bridge
Pillbox near Tenfoot Bridge Looking upstream through the rain towards a World War 2 pillbox. These are to be found every few hundred metres along the left bank of the Thames.
Pillbox near Tenfoot Bridge
Looking upstream through the rain towards a World War 2 pillbox. These are to be found every few hundred metres along the left bank of the Thames.
River Thames near Buckland Looking downstream across the inside of the horseshoe bend.
River Thames near Buckland
Looking downstream across the inside of the horseshoe bend.
Bulrushes, Chimney Meadows The meadows seen from the river through the bulrushes.
Bulrushes, Chimney Meadows
The meadows seen from the river through the bulrushes.
River Thames near Buckland Looking upstream by the bend on the eastern edge of the gridsquare.
River Thames near Buckland
Looking upstream by the bend on the eastern edge of the gridsquare.
River Thames Looking upstream to the bend on the western edge of the square.
River Thames
Looking upstream to the bend on the western edge of the square.
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Chimney is located at Grid Ref: SP3500 (Lat: 51.70521, Lng: -1.484056)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: West Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.70521,-1.484056
Chimney
Is In: Oxfordshire, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q5099393
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