Towns & cities · South East England
East Hendred
East Hendred — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Halt · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Hendred, the nearest railway station is Didcot Halt, located 6.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
East Hendred is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,092 people. Address: OX12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5960°, -1.3380°.
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Official information
East Hendred is a historic village located in South Oxfordshire, known for its rich history dating back to the Iron Age. The village combines modern life with historical significance and offers a glimpse into its past through various local sites.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
East Hendred is a village and civil parish about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Wantage in the Vale of White Horse and a similar distance west of Didcot. The village is on East Hendred Brook, which flows from the Berkshire Downs to join the River Thames at Sutton Courtenay. Historically in Berkshire, it has been administered as part of Oxfordshire, England, since the 1974 boundary changes. The westernmost parts of the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus are in the parish. The Ridgeway and Icknield Way pass through the parish. It was called "the most well connected village in Britain" because of its connections with the railway station in Didcot and the M4 motorway. Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred is a small museum in a former 15th-century wayside chapel.
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Background
History
Just over 2 mi south of the village is Scutchamer Knob, the remains of an Iron Age long barrow. King Edwin of Northumbria is said to have killed Cwichelm of Wessex there in the 7th century. Scutchamer Knob was the meeting point of the shire moot in the Middle Ages. It is on the Ridgeway National Trail at the southern end of the village.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5960, -1.3380
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- East Hendred
- Postcode
- OX12
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Population
- 1,092
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Halt — 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.hendred.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q985699 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Hendred (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: East Hendred St Augustine's of Canterbury church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Jesus Chapel And Attached House
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Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
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Historic pubs · 0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Monastery, East Hendred
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
West Hendred Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Church of the Holy Trinity, West Hendred
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Hendred
Villages · 1.4 km
Milton Hill House
Stately homes · 2.1 km
Ginge Manor
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Ardington House
Manor houses · 2.7 km
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Museums · 2.8 km
East Hendred is a village in Oxfordshire, South East England, with a population of 1,092. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,092
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Hendred?
- East Hendred is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12), in the parish of East Hendred.
- What is East Hendred?
- East Hendred — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to East Hendred?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Halt, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX12.
- Is East Hendred a protected site?
- Yes — East Hendred is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is East Hendred free to visit?
- Yes, East Hendred is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Hendred?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Halt, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12.