Barton, Oxfordshire
| Barton | |
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 St Mary's parish church in Bayswater Road | |
  Barton Location within Oxfordshire | |
| OS grid reference | SP555078 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode district | OX3 |
| Dialling code | 01865 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Oxfordshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Barton Community Association |
Barton is a suburb of Oxford, England on the city's eastern edge. Barton is just outside the Northern-by-pass, north of Headington Roundabout where the Northern-by-pass (part of the A40 road) and the Eastern-by-pass (part of the A4142 road) meet London Road (part of the A40 to the east and A420 road to the west).
The course of a Roman road between Dorchester on Thames and Alchester passes through Barton. Barton Manor is a 17th-century listed building built of ashlar-faced Cotswold stone. Barton was rural until the middle decades of the 20th century.
History
The course of a Roman road between Dorchester on Thames and Alchester passes through Barton. Barton Manor is a 17th-century listed building built of ashlar-faced Cotswold stone.[1][2] Barton was rural until the middle decades of the 20th century.
Amenities
Barton Leisure Centre, which includes a swimming pool and gym, is on Waynflete Road. The Barton Neighbourhood Centre provides a focal point for community activities. The Barton Community Association, which was founded in 1946,[3] is the local residents' association. Barton has two schools: Bayards Hill Primary School and the Ormerod School, both in Waynflete Road. A new housing estate, Barton Park, consisting of 885 homes, a primary school, a community hub, sports facilities and park, is being built northwest of Barton.
References
- ^ Historic England. "Barton Manor (Grade II) (1047369)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "Barton Manor, 7 Barton Village Road". Headington history. Stephanie Jenkins.
- ^ "Barton Community Association website".
External links
- Barton Community Association
- Barton Swimming Pool
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