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North Leigh
The village of North Leigh is in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. The guide for North Leigh and the surrounding area includes information on the history, attractions, pubs, hotels, restaurants, shops, services, events, and public transport
Transport
Charlbury and Long Hanborough
London Heathrow
M40
Map
The Village
North Leigh in the West Oxfordshire Cotswolds is famous for the
Roman villa situated on the banks of the River Evenlode.
North Leigh is a sprawling village consisting basically of two parts, to the south the mainly modern developements
and to the north the older properties including St Mary`s Church, which is part Saxon in origins and a 17th century rectory.
An unusual site in any Cotswold village is the windmill. The mill although in conservation is said to be in a poor condition
and incomplete after having the top removed in 1940 to make an observation post.
The windmill was built in 1833, probably by a local baker or miller.
Historical information shows that the area has been populated for thousands of years. The Roman villa was built on a
previous Iron Age settlement and Saxon burials were discovered in 1928 near to the road to Wilcote. The village has grown
substantally during the 2oth century, so much of the village properties are of 20th century designs and estate planning.
There are however many buildings dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The lovely village church of St Mary has
a Saxon tower at the west end but the church has been re-modelled over time, with the Wilcote Chapel being added in the
15th Century and indepth restoration taking place during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The village is located between Witney and Woodstock.
Getting Here
The village is off the A4095 between Witney and Woodstock.
Public Transport
The nearest rail station is at Long Handborough or Charlbury with services operated by First Great Western. Book your rail tickets here.Bus services connecting North Leigh are:
- 11 Witney-Oxford Stagecoach Oxford
- 42 Witney-Woodstock Stagecoach Oxford