Chalgrove
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Not to be confused with Chalgrave.
Chalgrove is a village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Oxford. The parish includes the hamlet of Rofford and the former parish of Warpsgrove with which it merged in 1932. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 2,830.[1] Chalgrove is the site of a small Civil War battle in 1643, the Battle of Chalgrove Field. The Parliamentarian John Hampden was wounded in the battle, and died of his wounds six days later.
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Chalgrove | |
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Parish church of St Mary the Virgin, seen from the southeast | |
Location within Oxfordshire | |
Area | 11.15 km2 (4.31 sq mi) |
Population | 2,830 (2011 Census) |
• Density | 254/km2 (660/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SU6396 |
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District | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Oxford |
Postcode district | OX44 |
Dialling code | 01865 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Oxfordshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Website | Chalgrove Parish Council |
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