Aston Rowant Oxfordshire Map

About Aston Rowant

Aston Rowant’s ancient stones catch the morning sun with a gentle luminescence. It lies 5.7 km north-east of Watlington (from Watlington: bearing 45°T, OS grid SU 728 986), and is situated south-west of Kingston Blount village. The Chilterns’ chalky slopes, softened by a verdant mantle of beech woodland, cradle Aston Rowant, allowing for views that stretch across the Vale of Aylesbury, a panorama often painted with the soft, hazy light of early autumn. The parish church of St. Peter, its weathered flint and stone whispering tales of centuries past, stands as a quiet sentinel, its tower a familiar silhouette against the wide English sky. Here, the very air seems to hum with a rural stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of leaves in the breeze, a subtle symphony of the countryside. The surrounding landscape, a patchwork of ancient woodland and rolling fields, offers a profound sense of peace, inviting contemplation of the enduring natural beauty that defines this corner of Oxfordshire.

About This Aston Rowant Map Page

Explore Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.681858, -0.947409. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

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