Geograph Britain and IrelandLatest Images by Kurt C
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2024-03-28T10:39:33+00:00text/html2009-09-05T00:25:28+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.880519 -1.268346SP5020 : Akeman Street (Roman Road), Kirtlington
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This view of Akeman Street faces East and towards the direction of nearby Bicester. This Roman road has stood the test of time, remaining in superb condition despite its frequent use. Like most Roman roads, Akeman Street is dead straight all the way to Chesterton. A long stone wall borders the grounds of Kirtlington Polo Park, also shown here. Beyond the T-junction with the A4095 just behind the camera here, Akeman Street (or the buried ruins of) continues straight in a WSW direction towards Sturdy's Castle.text/html2009-09-05T00:15:54+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.880317 -1.264863SP5020 : Kirtlington Polo Park, Kirtlington (tournament day)
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Another picture of Kirtlington Polo Park, in action with a match in progress. Tally Ho! The grounds of the park are very well bordered with a stone wall, and perfectly flat.text/html2009-09-05T00:09:16+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.880141 -1.265447SP5020 : Kirtlington Polo Ground, Kirtlington
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Tally ho!! This is a shot of Kirtlington Polo Ground, where polo matches are frequently played. HRH Prince Charles often plays polo here too, in the pleasant shady surroundings of Kirtlington Park. Naturally, this whole area is perfectly flat and level, and is one of the very few polo grounds left in Britain.text/html2009-09-05T00:02:01+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.872186 -1.272984SP5019 : The Village Hall, Kirtlington
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A quick view of the rear of, the village hall here in Kirtlington. This beautifully built building represents the standards present in Kirtlington very well. This view is of the rear, but to the front is a small car park, and further to the rear (out of shot) is a huge and extremely lush recreational lawned area. A short distance behind the camera, and adjacent to the hall, is the churchyard of St Mary The Virgin Church (C of E).text/html2009-09-04T23:54:55+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.870396 -1.274320SP5019 : Ornate buildings, Bletchington Road, Kirtlington
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These two magnificent buildings are easy to miss while passing by them, but they are well worth noting here. The one on the right is a former Methodist chapel which was built in 1854 and closed about a century later. The pavement here is very narrow, and care is needed when walking here.text/html2009-09-04T23:47:24+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.870392 -1.273739SP5019 : Cottage, Bletchington Road, Kirtlington
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A distinctive row of cottages seen upon entering Kirtlington from the South on Bletchington Road. The iron "X" markings are the ends of iron tie bars used to stop the building collapsing under the weight of the roof. This foremost cottage was also a toll into Kirtlington in the 18th century for a brief time.text/html2009-09-04T23:34:14+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.873370 -1.275434SP4919 : The Dashwood Arms Pub, Kirtlington
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The second of two pubs in Kirtlington village, The Dashwood Arms is located on the main through A4095, on the main bend beside the village green. The village green here used to have a summer funfair each year back in the 1980's, when I was a child growing up here, which was a little unusual given the small size of the green.text/html2009-09-04T23:26:30+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.872385 -1.276031SP4919 : Dairy Cottage, Kirtlington
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One of many traditional pretty Oxfordshire cottages here in Kirtlington, Dairy Cottage is typically stone constructed like many in Kirtlington. However, the Stormtrooper guarding the door makes this cottage stand out from its neighbours!text/html2009-09-04T23:20:15+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.872030 -1.276908SP4919 : The Post Office & Store, Kirtlington
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A sunny picture of the Post Office and small store in Kirtlington. A very familiar building to me, that has changed little over the last 40 years at least. This is next door to the Oxford Arms pub, as shown in another picture of mine.text/html2009-09-04T23:16:28+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C51.871762 -1.277203SP4919 : The Oxford Arms Pub, Kirtlington
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A sunny picture of The Oxford Arms public house, one of two pubs in Kirtlington. A bus service frequently stops here outside the pub, for either Oxford or Bicester. They serve some nice local ales!text/html2009-09-04T22:58:45+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C52.020503 -1.282095SP4936 : Meadows beside Oxford Canal, King's Sutton
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Another shot from the footbridge of King's Sutton rail station (footbridge). This time looking in a SW direction further down the meadows, following the course of the Cherwell river and The Oxford Canal. The meadows here frequently flood over in the winter months.text/html2009-09-04T22:54:16+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C52.020405 -1.280785SP4936 : Footbridge at Rail Station, King's Sutton
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I was not expecting this to be such a striking picture! This is a section of the footbridge at King's Sutton rail station. Here, we are looking to the West at the meadows around the Cherwell river, and also the Oxford Canal. The canal (not clearly visible here, but somewhere in the middle of shot) is also the Northamptonshire/Oxfordshire border. The faint roar of the M40 is always present here, ruining the tranquillity of the canal and its meadows.text/html2009-09-04T22:47:19+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C52.020766 -1.281071SP4936 : Rail Station, (passing train), King's Sutton
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Another quick picture of the rail station, at King's Sutton. This time looking upline North at a passing train heading into Banbury.text/html2009-09-04T22:43:31+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C52.020764 -1.280780SP4936 : Rail Station (unmanned), King's Sutton
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A quick shot of the rail station at King's Sutton. This station sees a lot of action each day, with many trains passing through in either direction between London/Oxford and The Midlands. Here we are looking downline South towards where there is a point junction splitting this double line in two directions, one to Bicester North and Marylebone, and the other to Oxford and Paddington. Many freight trains pass through here too at speeds in excess of 80MPH, ending the peace and quiet of the village! The bridge and Victorian rain shelter are both in superb condition and add character to the station.text/html2009-09-04T22:35:10+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/39059Kurt C52.021121 -1.280337SP4936 : G R Postbox, King's Sutton
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This postbox is easy to miss, but it is a little treasure! Located in the wall of an old cottage, this small red postbox is marked with a rare "G R" signifying it's era as that of King George. It is located in Station Road, on the final bend before reaching the rail station. A historic gem.