Built-up area in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.953, -1.337 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 45 28 |
| Population: | 478 |
Duns Tew is a small village and civil parish in the district of Cherwell, north Oxfordshire, England, set in gently rolling farmland a few miles north of Bicester and within easy commuting distance of Oxford and Banbury. The village sits amid hedged fields and lanes, with traditional stone cottages and a compact village green that reflect the area's rural character.
With medieval origins and a historic parish church at its heart, Duns Tew retains a close-knit community and an agricultural underpinning even as many residents now work in nearby towns; local life is marked by parish activities, countryside pursuits and efforts to conserve the surrounding landscape. The mix of historic buildings and modern families gives the village a quiet, well-preserved feel typical of northern Oxfordshire's small settlements.