BLADON | Winston Churchill's Grave | a peaceful walk around a chocolate-box village in Oxfordshire

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Today we are exploring the beautiful chocolate-box village, Bladon. Situated in Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds village is most notable for being the burial place of Sir Winston Churchill. Although the first written evidence of Bladon village was recorded in 1086, there is archaeological evidence that suggests a much earlier occupation in the area. Located at Bladon Heath is an Iron Age settlement known as Round Castle, as well as a nearby Roman villa and accompanying farms in close proximity, dating between the 1st and 4th centuries. Prior to the second world war, Bladon was simply a small Cotswolds estate village. After, however, the village became a place for commuters between Oxford and London, creating a rapid growth of the population within the area. The present parish church, St. Martin's, was built in 1804 and was heavily modernised by the Victorians in 1891 -- the earlier building before this was demolished in the early 19th century. On such a lovely, sunny morning this village felt absolutely dreamy to walk around. We couldn't resist bringing you along with us!
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[@richardalbon6611]

Stunning. I found myself going "I'll happily have that house... or that one.. or that". For a homesick Brit living in an uninspiring Texas city, this video was like a long glass of Pimm's. Thank you.

[@WanderlustWalks]

I did exactly the same thing, haha! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video and that you took the time to leave such a nice comment. Thank you for watching! :)

[@hellie_el]

how very lovely ❤❤❤ i was wondering why winston churchill chose to be buried here, and read that it was because it was close to where he was born, blenheim palace.

[@WanderlustWalks]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment! Yes, that’s right - I actually have a video going up in a couple of weeks time where we take a peek at the grounds of Blenheim Palace. I hope you’re doing well, and thank you again for commenting, I really appreciate it ❤️

[@hellie_el]

@@WanderlustWalks 🌸 i will very much be looking forward to the video 🏰