Over Kiddington

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Coordinates: 51°53′53″N 1°24′22″W / 51.898°N 1.406°W / 51.898; -1.406
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Over Kiddington
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWoodstock
Postcode districtOX20
Dialling code01608
PoliceThames Valley
FireOxfordshire
AmbulanceSouth Central
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England
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51°53′53″N 1°24′22″W / 51.898°N 1.406°W / 51.898; -1.406

Over Kiddington is a

Chipping Norton. Over Kiddington is on the main road between Woodstock and Chipping Norton, which since the 1990s has been classified as part of the A44 trunk road (previously the A34). The hamlet is at the crossroads where the minor road to Kiddington village and Ditchley Park
house crosses the main road. The crossroads is overhung by a large cedar tree that is a notable landmark.

History

Over Kiddington has the base and shaft of a

public house[3] but is now a private home. Opposite the cross is Cross Cottage, a stone cottage built in the 18th century.[4] Over Kiddington used to have a post office
, but it is now closed.

References

  1. ISBN 0-14-071045-0
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  2. ^ Historic England. "Wayside Cross at SP 41070 22310 (1198629)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  3. ^ a b Historic England. "The Chequers Inn (1053100)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Cross Cottage (1053099)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 January 2012.

Gallery

  • Late medieval preaching cross
    Late medieval preaching cross
  • Stone niche with semicircular top, on road between preaching cross and former post office
    Stone niche with semicircular top, on road between preaching cross and former post office
  • Former post office
    Former post office
  • Cedar tree at the crossroads with the A44
    Cedar tree at the crossroads with the A44
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