Burford, Medieval town in West Oxfordshire, England
Description
Burford is a medieval town in West Oxfordshire that follows the course of the River Windrush, with limestone buildings characteristic of the region. The High Street slopes downward toward the river, where historic structures frame the town's layout and crossing point.
History
The town hosted a significant church gathering in 685 that resolved disputes about calendar calculations between different Christian traditions. This event demonstrates Burford's early importance in shaping English religious practice.
Culture
The Church of St John the Baptist displays inscriptions carved into its walls by prisoners held there during the English Civil War. These marks tell visitors about the tensions that once divided the town and its people.
Practical
The town center is easily walked on foot, with manageable distances and paths leading down to the river. Visitors should expect uneven cobblestones and sloping sections, particularly when weather is damp.
Did you know?
Two bell foundries operated by the Neale and Bond families shaped the town's character across several centuries. These workshops supplied bells to churches across a wide area and established a lasting metalworking craft tradition.
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Burford Priory
196 m
Church of St John the Baptist, Burford
268 m
The Tolsey
78 m
Burford Methodist Church
65 m
Westwell War Memorial
3.5 km
Church of Saint James the Great
1.1 km
Church of St Mary
3.5 km
The Cotswold Arms Inn
98 m
Chapel Of St John
176 mMasonic Lodge To Rear Of Wychwood Lodge Cottage
140 m
Warwick Hall
228 m
Link Between The Priory And Lenthall's Chapel
183 mHouse Adjacent And To East Of Number 31 High Street The Burford Woodroom
162 mJohn Large Tomb About 6 Metres South Of Porch Of Church Of St Mary
3.6 kmJoynes Memorial About 11 Metres South East Of Porch Of Church Of St Mary
3.5 kmThomas Buckland Memorial Near South West Corner Of St Johns Churchyard
233 mKennet (?) Memorial About 10 Metres South South East Of Porch Of Church Of St John
248 mRichard Webb Tomb About 4 Metres West Of South West Corner Of Church Of St Mary
3.6 km
The Lamb Hotel And Attached Mounting Block
169 mBay Tree Hotel
98 m
The Former George Inn
45 m
Forecourt Walls, Railings, Gates And Alleyway Gateway Of Methodist Church
56 mCrown Cottage
226 mThe Dragon Inn
140 m
The Highway Hotel
113 mThe Bull Hotel
91 m
Burford Library
12 m
Fulbrook War Memorial
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