Where are the Coxwells in England?
Oxfordshire
Great Coxwell is a village and civil parish 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Faringdon in the Vale of White Horse, England. It was in Berkshire until the 1974 boundary changes transferred it to Oxfordshire….
| Great Coxwell | |
|---|---|
| District | Vale of White Horse |
| Shire county | Oxfordshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
How old is Great Coxwell barn?
So to the question “How old is the barn?” we can now answer that it’s most likely that the barn was under construction in 1292 or shortly after, making it about 723 years old.
When was Great Coxwell barn built?
about 1292
The barn was built about 1292 for the Cistercian Beaulieu Abbey in Hampshire, which had held the manor of Great Coxwell since 1205. Since 1956 it has been in the care of the National Trust….
| Great Coxwell Barn | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 377 feet (115 m) |
| Completed | about 1292 |
| Client | Beaulieu Abbey, Hampshire |
| Owner | National Trust |
Where is Great Coxwell?
Great Coxwell is an attractive village situated about a mile or so from the market town of Faringdon. It is particularly appealing as it is one of the few in the area which benefits from being a predominantly cul-de-sac village.
What is it like to live in Coxwell?
Great Coxwell has an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways which pass through attractive countryside. From these there are many impressive views, especially towards the Vale of the White Horse. Within the village there is a golf course and a riding school. The playing field is well used by children who live here.
Is greener Great Coxwell a community benefit society?
As of the 9th of December, Greener Great Coxwell has been approved and registered with the FCA as a Community Benefit Society. This gives us the legal entity we need to move forward with the energy project but it covers all our other activities as well.