Right in the heart of England and on the edge of the Cotswolds you'll find Deddington, Clifton and Hempton. The parish lies south of Banbury, close to the M40. It's an ideal launching pad for some of England's loveliest countryside, prettiest villages, grandest country homes and greatest seats of learning. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim and Silverstone are within easy reach, and that's just for starters!
With its picturesque houses of honey coloured ironstone, a history going back to Norman and even Saxon times, loads of social activity and a thriving business community, the Parish is a great place to live, work, stay over or just visit.
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What's new on DOL
A Parish at war is an extensive record of those who have served their country - whether in the armed or unarmed services.
Group Captain Denys Heywood flew 44 different aircraft (69 different types if variants are included) in his RAF career 1944 -1970.
The Malins/Malings family A comprehensive account by Jon Malings of his ancestors who were farmers in this area from the late 17th Century thro' to the early 20th Century.
The Mission Hall was a Methodist Chapel & Meeting Room which changed hands in 1879 because of default on a loan from a 21 year old heiress.
A Street Map is now available for Deddington village with Google Maps zoom and pan facilities
Parish Church of England Churches page has just had a major information update
Contact us. We are very pleased to hear from anyone with suggestions for new material or who would like to be involved with DOL in any way at all; alternatively, why not come to our quarterly meetings in the snug bar of The Unicorn - dates and times for which are published on our Community Forum and in the Deddington News.
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