Parish in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.013, -1.35 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 44 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01295 (Banbury) |
The village and civil parish of Milton sits in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England, set in gently rolling agricultural countryside typical of the county. It consists of a small cluster of stone and brick cottages, farmsteads and a village church, with hedged fields and quiet lanes giving attractive rural views and a sense of place that contrasts with nearby towns.
Historically rooted in farming, the local economy still reflects its agricultural past while many residents now commute to larger centres such as Bicester and Oxford, so the parish combines traditional rural life with modern commuter influences. Social life revolves around community amenities like the village hall, parish meetings and occasional fĂȘtes, and there is often local interest in conserving historic buildings and the surrounding landscape.