Parish in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.001, -1.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 29 33 |
| Population: | 764 |
| Dialling code: | 01608 (Chipping Norton) |
Long Compton is a village and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, sitting on the scarp of the Cotswolds near the county boundary with Oxfordshire. It lies at the foot of Edge Hill, the ridge associated with the 1642 Battle of Edgehill, and the mix of honey‑coloured stone cottages, rolling pasture and limestone outcrops makes it a popular spot for walkers and visitors exploring the area.
The parish retains a distinctly rural character: farming remains important alongside a modest local economy of pubs, holiday lets and crafts, while community life centres on the village church and hall with occasional fêtes and history‑themed events that draw folks from nearby Banbury and beyond. Its position within the Stratford-on-Avon district gives easy access to larger towns while preserving a compact, historic village atmosphere.
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