Claydon is a small, attractive village situated on a hill surrounded by rolling farmland. It is the most northerly village of Oxfordshire and is close to the boundaries of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire with the 12th Century church of St. James the Great being its focal point. It is mentioned in records going back nearly 1000 years, to the turn of the first millennium.
Within the parish boundaries, that have included the settlement of Clattercote since 1932, lies the Oxford Canal, built to connect the Coventry Canal and the midland coalfields with Oxford. The Grand Union Canal, built to connect Birmingham with London, was a later construction than the Oxford Canal. In the village is a museum with a unique collection of antiques and memorabilia including steam engines, tractors and farm equipment. There is also a licensed restaurant, gift shop and tea room, all of which attract many visitors to the village.
For more information about the village visit the Claydon Village site by clicking "View the Web site" below.
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