Ward in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.657, -1.088 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 63 95 |
Chalgrove sits on gently rolling downland in the south of Oxfordshire, within the South Oxfordshire district and close to the edge of the Chilterns. The ward covers the village and surrounding farmland, with a largely rural economy bolstered by local small businesses and many residents who commute into Oxford or even London. Traditional stone cottages, a village green, a primary school and active clubs give it a distinctly village feel despite good road links.
Historically the area is notable for the skirmish at Chalgrove Field in the English Civil War and the nearby wartime airbase, Chalgrove Airfield, which still shapes the skyline and local industry. The community stages seasonal events, supports grassroots sport and preserves a range of listed buildings, so the ward mixes a sense of living history with a practical, outward-facing village life.
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