Heyford, upper, or heyford warren, a parish in oxfordshire, on the river cherwell, the oxford canal, and the oxford and birmingham branch of the g. The attractive little church of st marys is at the bottom of the village, past several thatched cottages and a pub of goldencoloured stone. Thomas faulkner was born in 1839 and died in 1917 at the age of 78. The parish measures about nanmiles eastwest and almost 2miles northsouth. Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. Lower heyford is a village and civil parish beside the river cherwell in oxfordshire, about 6. Lower heyford market square sp4824 east side 1065 bell inn 261151 gv ii. An entry in the book of fees from 1242 records it as heyford magna.
Upper heyford is a village and civil parish about 6miles northwest of bicester in oxfordshire, england. Books and journals salzman, l f, the victoria history. Heyford lower, heyford purcell, or heyford atbridge, a parish in bicester district, oxford. History of lower heyford, in cherwell and oxfordshire. Heyford lower, heyfordpurcell, or heyfordatbridge, a parish in bicester district, oxford.
Upper distinguishes it from lower heyford which is about 1 mile 1. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described lower heyford like this. It is bounded by the river cherwell to the west, aves ditch to the east, and field boundaries to the north and. My father was stationed at upper heyford and we lived. It is a 15minute journey to oxford station, twelve trains arrive at heyford fr om monday to friday this service is less frequent during the weekends.
Extracts from the story of heyford local book series researched and. Raf upper heyford was a royal air force station located 5 miles 8 km northwest of bicester near the village of upper heyford, oxfordshire, england. The 2011 census recorded the parishs population as 492 the parish measures about 1 1. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for oxford to heyford is right for you. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of lower heyford. Caulcott farmhouse is a grade ii listed building in lower heyford, oxfordshire, england. Books and journals salzman, l f, the victoria history of the county of oxford, 1962, 183 legal this building is listed under the planning listed buildings and conservation areas act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Reading to lower heyford 4 ways to travel via train. The history of upper heyford upper heyford, historically, a rural agricultural parish lies in north oxfordshire, about 12 miles north of oxford, and roughly the same distance south of banbury. He was a baker by trade, he was one of the early chairmen of the parish council, and for fifty years he ran the methodist chapel. In the second world war the airfield was used by bomber command. Szyperski, during world war ii, upper heyford was a training base for the raf and no american units were stationed there permanently. The best lower heyford bed and breakfasts of 2020 with.
In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described lower heyford like. Once, raf upper heyford was a thriving, active air base. During the cold war, upper heyford was one of the former raf bases chosen to house the united states air force strategic air command sac strategic bombers on 90day tdy deployments. This route from lower heyford to the mill is clearly marked on the 1834 ordnance survey. Now two villages, lower heyford heyford at bridge, and upper heyford heyford warren with heyford house. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Lower heyford in oxfordshire england with its 233 habitants is a city located in united kingdom about 57 mi or 92 km northwest of london, the countrys capital town. History of lower heyford, in cherwell and oxfordshire map and. They are wonderfully located north of oxford, with all the cultural and historical significance this has to offer. It contains the village of lower heyford, which has a post office under oxford, a weekly market on monday, and cattle and sheep sales during the year. They lived in lower heyford for a time, and their first child walters eldest sister was born there. The mill is a grade ii listed building in lower heyford, oxfordshire, england.
Lower heyford, oxfordshire genealogy genealogy familysearch. Ernest albert glanister was born on 30 may 1895, the son of joseph henry percival glannister, a tailor journeyman, and his wife johanna nee foster. Local newspaper for nether heyford and upper heyford, northamptonshire, england. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The 2011 census recorded the parishs population as 1,295 the village is just east of the river cherwell. The local timezone is named europe london with an utc offset of zero hours. There are 4 ways to get from lower heyford to oxford by train, bus, taxi or car. This has been on our bucket list for many years and our children and partners organised a surprise 3 day celebratory trip over the august bank holiday for my husband and my own big birthdays. Take a picture tour of lower heyford or book lower heyford accommodation. Nether heyford or lower heyford, northamptonshire genealogy.
After the building of the long bridge first recorded in 1255, it became known as heyford ad pontem or heyford. Guide to lower heyford, oxfordshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Wander wisely in lower heyford by learning a few basic facts about it before you venture off. Here is a bit of history of upper heyford that i got from the mighty 8th museum. Selecting one of the links below will take you to the first reference to lower heyford within the selected text.
The mill, lower heyford, oxfordshire history in structure. Heyford, nether, or lover heyford, a village and a parish in northamptonshire. The village stands near watling street, the river none, and. Some of the farmers who came were charlie north from upper heyford, and billy whitton, reg collins, and oliver adams from lower heyford. Local area publications bicester local history society.
The location of the station means it is just a short walk to heyford wharf this working boatyard is a great chance to hire a. The parish has, over the years, had a number of names. Domesday book records that an estate assessed at 10 hides was held in. I rode the bus from upper heyford to bichester with terry and graham. The upper heyford historical society was formed in january 2004, and is concerned with all aspects of history of this place and the local area. Mary, a parish, in the union of bicester, hundred of ploughley, county of oxford, 6 miles n.
Lower heyford is a pretty village about 12 miles north of oxford, rising up a hillside above the river cherwell. Upper distinguishes it from lower heyford which is about lower, downstream along the cherwell valley. Census records from 1841 to 1891 are also available on film through a family history center or at the family history library. Census records from 1841 to 1911 are available online.
Those engineers and lots of air force personnel resided on what was then called site 2, which was the development closest to lower heyford. When you start your holiday search all the boat options and dates that closely match your desired departure date and party number will be presented to you. Lower heyford photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. He was undoubtedly an influential member of the heyford community. It would have been its 150th anniversary in may 2017 and i would like to publish a book to coincide with that date. I was the only american student at bichester secondary school, my name is millie venezia. It is bounded by somerton to the north, ardley and middleton stoney to the east, lower heyford to the south with steeple aston and middle aston to the west. Lower heyford is a village and civil parish beside the river cherwell in oxfordshire, about 6 miles 10 km west of bicester. Request for information i am researching the history of lower heyford village school.
Heyford, upper, or heyford warren, oxfordshire genealogy. Lower heyford and caulcott have been described as two hidden secrets of the oxfordshire wolds. This book represents bicester local history societys first publication. The wesleyans have a place of worship in the village, and another in the hamlet of calcutt. Find all the transport options for your trip from reading to lower heyford right here. A detailed history of the countys hundreds, parishes and religious houses. The upper heyford airfield was first used in 1916 by the royal flying corps and from 1918 was a raf airfield.
Below are the boat types that are available to hire from this base. The bell inn, lower heyford 1266273 historic england. Oxford, lechlade and return 81 miles, 38 locks, 36. Lower heyford to oxford 4 ways to travel via train, bus. This website includes the complete texts of books describing journeys around britain, written between the twelfth and nineteenth centuries. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. This route from lower heyford to the mill is clearly marked on the 1834 ordnance survey map as a track, but on the modern map is shown only as a footpath. At the time of their marriage, john was a railway porter living in lower heyford. This is a small informal group that meets in members homes to discuss ongoing work and future research. Neither its northern nor its southern boundary, separating it from somerton and lower heyford respectively, follows any distinctive physical features. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The route from lower heyford was along church street, through the manor yard, across north field, and over coach bridge. Explore lower heyford with pictures, history, attractions and lower heyford map.
The parishs western boundary is just west of the river. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Oxfordshire history centre holds the records of the former oxfordshire record. Oxfordshire narrowboats lower heyford 2020 all you. By 1971, it was the largest fighter base anywhere in europe. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Did anyone from lower heyford go to bichester secondary school in 19641965. During the cold war period the united states air force set up camp right here in oxfordshire, moving their nuclearready aircraft ever closer to their enemies in moscow. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. A bit of research and planning can mean the difference between a good vacation and an outstanding one.
Until the mid thcentury the village was called heyford the ford used at hay harvest. Lower heyford is situated in the cherwell valley roughly midway between banbury and oxford. Rome2rio makes travelling from reading to lower heyford easy. National railcards offer up to off train tickets in the uk and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. For access, see england census records and indexes online. The marriage record shows johns father, also named john was a.
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