Built-up area in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.979, -1.53 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 32 31 |
| Population: | 502 |
| Dialling code: | 01608 (Chipping Norton) |
Great Rollright is a small stone-built village in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England, set amongst rolling limestone countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds. It sits close to the famous Rollright Stones, a cluster of Neolithic and Bronze Age megaliths that draws walkers and visitors and gives the village a strong prehistoric presence; the surrounding lanes and footpaths afford wide views over farmland and down to nearby market towns.
Historically agricultural, Great Rollright retains a medieval parish church and a mix of traditional cottages, and its economy today combines farming, rural trades and a modest amount of tourism alongside commuting to larger centres such as Chipping Norton and Oxford. The community is small and close‑knit, with a peaceful, heritage-rich character that appeals to walkers and anyone interested in England’s ancient landscape.