Horspath Parish Council

The ancient village of Horspath, active since before 1066, nestles on the slopes of Shotover, one mile outside the boundary of Oxford City and surrounded by Green Belt land. The old bridle-path joining the London Road through the neighbouring village of Wheatley gave the Anglo-Saxon name of “Horsepadan”.

In the Domesday Book it was recorded in 1086 that “Gilbert holds of Roger 5½ hides in Horspadan”. With time “Horsepadan” became “Horsepath”, but in 1912 the Parish Council changed to the unique form, “Horspath”. The earliest existing Parish Register for “Horsepath” dates back to 1561.

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Cllr Tim Bearder has arranged a meeting on Thursday 19th February 2026 at the Merry Bells, Wheatley between 13.30 – 15.00 to discuss the problem with potholes. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Public Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire

Horspath Parish Council encourages residents to complete the questionnaire. Please click on the link : Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – Citizen Space for the introduction to the public consultation questionnaire.

Wildlife Conservation Area – Volunteers required to carry out repairs!
If you are able to assist please email the Parish Clerk:- clerk@nullhorspathparishcouncil.org
Background information is available at:- Horspath Parish Council 2023 – Wildlife Conservation Area
Proposed work plan: HPC Wildlife Conservation Area Volunteers – work plan 2023

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