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Faringdon Folly (the last folly built in England, 1935, with blue-dyed doves), Great Coxwell Tithe Barn (13th century, described by Morris as the greatest architecture in England), the Vale of White Horse, and an irresistibly eccentric small town
A little history
Lord Berners completed the last folly to be built in England in 1935 and dyed the local doves bright colours. Great Coxwell Tithe Barn (13th century) was called the greatest piece of architecture in England by William Morris. The Uffington White Horse is nearby.
Faringdon Folly for the Oxfordshire views and eccentric history. Great Coxwell Tithe Barn is extraordinary and free. The Uffington White Horse is a short drive. The Tuesday market.
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Faringdon is a place in Oxfordshire known for faringdon Folly (the last folly built in England, 1935, with blue-dyed doves), Great Coxwell Tithe Barn (13th century, described by Morris as the greatest architecture in England), the Vale of White Horse, and an irresistibly eccentric small town. Lord Berners completed the last folly to be built in England in 1935 and dyed the local doves bright colours. The population is around 7,000.
The town has independent cafes and good local food. The Tuesday market for Vale of White Horse produce. Local Oxfordshire food throughout.
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Roam covers Faringdon and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire, including Great Coxwell, Little Coxwell, Uffington, Buscot, Coleshill, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Shellingford and Longcot.
