Museums · South East England
Nuffield, Oxfordshire
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Nuffield is a village and civil parish in the Chiltern Hills in South Oxfordshire, England, just over 4 miles (6 km) east of Wallingford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 939.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford · 7.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Nuffield is a village and civil parish in the Chiltern Hills in South Oxfordshire, England, just over 4 miles (6 km) east of Wallingford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 939.
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Official information
Nuffield is an ancient parish located in the Chiltern hills, featuring historical sites such as the Norman Church of the Holy Trinity and Huntercombe Hall, an Edwardian house. The area is also home to Huntercombe Golf Club, known for its scenic course and historical significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Nuffield is a village and civil parish in the Chiltern Hills in South Oxfordshire, England, just over 4 miles (6 km) east of Wallingford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 939.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The ancient Ridgeway path runs through the village. The section of the Ridgeway west of the village follows the ancient Grim's Ditch, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The earliest known records that refer to Nuffield by name are from the early decades of the 13th century, when episcopal registers variously record the toponym as Togfelde, Toufeld or Tofelde. The ecclesiastical valuation prepared in 1254 by Walter Suffield, Bishop of Norwich for Pope Innocent IV records it as Todfeld. A feudal aid prepared in 1428 records it as Tuffeld. At a later date the first letter changed from T to N to create the modern form of the name. The name comes from Old English, possibly hōh-feld meaning…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5820, -1.0360
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Nuffield
- Postcode
- RG9 5SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.nuffieldparish.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Nuffield, Oxfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Nuffield
Villages · 0.3 km
Nuffield Place
Museums · 1.0 km
Nuffield Place (National Trust)
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Harcourt Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Warren Bank
Forests & woodlands · 2.3 km
Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Crashed Bomber Monumemt
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Judges' Ride
Mountain bike trails · 3.1 km
The Sun Inn Public House
Historic pubs · 3.3 km
Nettlebed
Villages · 3.3 km
Old Brick Kiln
Historic houses · 3.3 km
Old Brick Kiln
Archaeological sites · 3.3 km
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Nuffield Place
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nuffield, Oxfordshire?
- Nuffield, Oxfordshire is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 5SW), in the parish of Nuffield.
- What is Nuffield, Oxfordshire?
- Nuffield is a village and civil parish in the Chiltern Hills in South Oxfordshire, England, just over 4 miles (6 km) east of Wallingford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 939.
- How do I get to Nuffield, Oxfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG9 5SW.
- Is Nuffield, Oxfordshire a protected site?
- Yes — Nuffield, Oxfordshire is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Nuffield, Oxfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 5SW.