Lower Bourton

Settlement in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Lower Bourton

Speedwell Cottage, Bourton
Speedwell Cottage, Bourton Credit: Vieve Forward

Lower Bourton is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents. The village is part of the civil parish of Bourton, which also includes the neighboring Upper Bourton.

Lower Bourton is characterized by its charming rural atmosphere and is known for its well-preserved historic buildings and traditional architecture. The village dates back centuries, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating as far back as the Roman period. The local church, St. James the Less, is a prominent feature of the village and serves as a reminder of its rich history.

The village is home to a tight-knit community, with a small population of residents who enjoy the peaceful and close-knit nature of the area. The community spirit is evident in the various events and activities that take place throughout the year, including village fairs, social gatherings, and sports events.

Despite its small size, Lower Bourton benefits from convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to major routes such as the A34 and M4 motorway. This allows residents to easily commute to larger urban areas for work or leisure.

Overall, Lower Bourton offers a charming and peaceful rural lifestyle, making it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a quieter pace of life surrounded by beautiful countryside.

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Lower Bourton Images

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Speedwell Cottage, Bourton
Speedwell Cottage, Bourton
Bourton, approaching Pinewood School The entrance to Pinewood School is straight ahead, with the school buildings on the left.
Bourton, approaching Pinewood School
The entrance to Pinewood School is straight ahead, with the school buildings on the left.
Various barns, mostly disused, belonging to Home Farm
Various barns, mostly disused, belonging to Home Farm
Disused farm buildings belonging to Home Farm
Disused farm buildings belonging to Home Farm
Gatepiers, Bourton
Gatepiers, Bourton
York Cottage, Bourton
York Cottage, Bourton
Bridge over the disused Wilts & Berks canal, Station road At the site of Shrivenham Wharf. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.wbct.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.wbct.org.uk">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> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilts_%26_Berks_Canal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilts_%26_Berks_Canal">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>
Bridge over the disused Wilts & Berks canal, Station road
At the site of Shrivenham Wharf. LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Footpath near Shrivenham Footpath near Shrivenham.
Footpath near Shrivenham
Footpath near Shrivenham.
Acorn End
Acorn End
Shrivenham : Elm Tree House Grade II* listed house - <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1183075?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1183075?section=official-list-entry">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>
Shrivenham : Elm Tree House
Grade II* listed house - LinkExternal link
Shrivenham : Methodist Church
Shrivenham : Methodist Church
Transmitter mast near Roves Farm
Transmitter mast near Roves Farm
Acorn Bridge on the A420 west of Bourton
Acorn Bridge on the A420 west of Bourton
Field by Shrivenham
Field by Shrivenham
The road to Shrivenham
The road to Shrivenham
The Memorial Hall at Shrivenham
The Memorial Hall at Shrivenham
The village pump in Shrivenham
The village pump in Shrivenham
Farmland, Ashbury A tree in oil-seed rape to the west of the B4000.
Farmland, Ashbury
A tree in oil-seed rape to the west of the B4000.
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Lower Bourton is located at Grid Ref: SU2287 (Lat: 51.584763, Lng: -1.6715154)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

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Bourton
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Crossing
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Post Box
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Public Bookcase
Bourton Book Swap
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