Parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.574, -1.594 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 28 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01367 (Faringdon) |
Compton Beauchamp is a tiny, largely rural parish in the Vale of White Horse, on the north-facing slopes of the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire, England. The settlement sits amid rolling downland and farmland, close to long-distance routes such as the Ridgeway, and is best known for its quiet, scenic character, a small cluster of historic houses and lanes rather than any significant commercial centre.
Historically centred on an old manor and a parish church with medieval origins, the community has an agricultural feel and a handful of private estates and cottages; many residents commute to nearby towns such as Wantage for services. The parish was part of Berkshire until local government changes in 1974, and today attracts walkers and those seeking a peaceful slice of the Oxfordshire countryside rather than village amenities or heavy industry.