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Cherwell (district)
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Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south throu
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford · 4.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south through the region to flow into the River Thames at Oxford. Towns in Cherwell include Banbury, where the council is based, and Bicester. Kidlington is a contender for largest village in England.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south through the region to flow into the River Thames at Oxford. Towns in Cherwell include Banbury, where the council is based, and Bicester. Kidlington is a contender for largest village in England.
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Background
History
Cherwell district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of four former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Cherwell after the main river in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9500, -1.2500
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Somerton
- Postcode
- OX25 6NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Cherwell (district) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Heyford Park
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Ardley Cutting and Quarry
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Ardley Quarry Wood
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Ardley Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Ardley
Castles · 2.5 km
Duvall Mobile Home Park
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherwell (district)?
- Cherwell (district) is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 6NG), in the parish of Somerton.
- What is Cherwell (district)?
- Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south throu
- How do I get to Cherwell (district)?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 6NG.
- Who owns Cherwell (district)?
- Cherwell (district) is owned by Cherwell District Council.
- Is Cherwell (district) a protected site?
- Yes — Cherwell (district) is part of the Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cherwell (district)?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 6NG.