Blackthorn Oxfordshire Map

About Blackthorn

Blackthorn, a quiet Oxfordshire hamlet, offers a glimpse into the gentle rhythms of rural England. It lies 4.5 km south-east of Bicester (from Bicester: bearing 130°T, OS grid SP 619 194), and is situated east of Ambrosden village. The land hereabouts unfurls in soft, sweeping curves, the chalky soil lending a particular resilience to the hedgerows that mark out the fields, often softened by the low, migrating sun. A small cluster of dwellings forms the heart of Blackthorn, their roofs a pleasing mosaic of slate and tile, catching the light as it slants across the landscape. The air, particularly on a still afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of cultivated fields and the wilder grasses found along the verges. It is a place where the passage of seasons feels palpably etched into the very character of the surroundings.

About This Blackthorn Map Page

Explore Blackthorn, 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: 51.870598, -1.101576. 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.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.