Oxfordshire

At one time this region was part of Mercia. With remains of some castles, Saxon, and Norman establishments. Oxfordshire was the scene for many events during the reign of King John and during the Civil Wars.

Oxfordshire is bordered by Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire and Thames and Oxfordshire covers an area of 768 square miles.

The main towns and cities for this county are Witney, Bicester, Thame, Banbury and Oxford.>