Heyford Houses
The houses in this village, situated on the edge of the Cotswold Hills are nearly all built of stone. There is a well matched blend of Cotswold limestone and some Hornton stone which reflects a golden hue and is quarried near Banbury. Many of the houses and cottages are thatched. It is not often that a thatcher cannot be found at work in the village.I am exhibiting just a very small selection, almost at random, of my image bank which includes the majority of the diverse village stock. Interestingly and perhaps unusually no two stone houses are alike.
Paines Cottage
Paines is a very old family name in the Cherwell Valley although their occupancy of this property was many years ago.With its annexe, just visible on the right of the picture, it is one of the most attractive cottages in the village. Originally three cottages, the centre of which dates back to the sixteenth century. It is currently (June 2006) being re-thatched and will look beautiful when completed
Location: Lower Heyford
Photographer: Robin Barker