Built-up area in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.71, -1.366 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 43 01 |
| Population: | 915 |
| Dialling code: | 01235 (Abingdon) |
Appleton is a small village in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England, sitting a few miles west of Oxford amid rolling farmland and hedgerows. It benefits from a tranquil riverside setting with easy access to walks along the River Thames, and was historically part of Berkshire until boundary changes in 1974.
The village has a compact historic core with traditional cottages, a parish church and several listed buildings; its local economy mixes agriculture with residents who commute into Oxford and nearby towns like Witney and Faringdon. Socially it retains an active village community with clubs, events and recreational routes that make it popular with walkers and people seeking a quiet base close to the city.