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Site of Langley Ironstone Quarry. The whole of the area in this picture as far as the woods and the far lines of trees was quarried for ironstone between 1926 and 1943. The ironstone was not far below the surface and as it was removed the land was returned to cultivation - but 15-20 metres below its previous level. This view is from the bridge constructed under the Stratford Road in 1954 to allow access to open up the Balscott Quarry area. The shallow depression across the fields leading away from the photographer marks the course of the railway from the newer quarry area back to the Oxfordshire Ironstone Quarries Headquarters site which is just visible to the right of the woodland in the centre of the picture.
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Site of Langley Ironstone Quarry. The whole of the area in this picture as far as the woods and the far lines of trees was quarried for ironstone between 1926 and 1943. The ironstone was not far below the surface and as it was removed the land was returned to cultivation - but 15-20 metres below its previous level. This view is from the bridge constructed under the Stratford Road in 1954 to allow access to open up the Balscott Quarry area. The shallow depression across the fields leading away from the photographer marks the course of the railway from the newer quarry area back to the Oxfordshire Ironstone Quarries Headquarters site which is just visible to the right of the woodland in the centre of the picture.
Photo by David Stowell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Course of Oxfordshire Ironstone Quarry Railway. Part of the alignment of the former quarry railway network radiating from the Oxfordshire Ironstone Quarries Headquarters site at Wroxton.
Photo by David Stowell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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3.5 out of 5
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The price is £52 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club

4 out of 5
Daventry Road Daventry England
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The price is £68 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£68
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was lovely, staff were very friendly and helpful. Lost a star as breakfast was a bit underwhelming, tiny, quite greasy sausages, just cooked bacon, slightly odd scrambled egg but horror of horrors, coffee from a "jug" 🙃.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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Walton Hall Hotel & Spa by Sunday

Walton Hall Hotel & Spa by Sunday

4 out of 5
Jubilee Drive, Wellesbourne Warwick England
The price is £63 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£63
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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The apartment felt clean and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and there was a very good atmosphere being family friendly. The children splash time was great, with spa faculties available and sun loungers, you really felt like you were at a resort. The location is exquisitez ...

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Escapade Silverstone

Escapade Silverstone

3 out of 5
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
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Evan's Yard

Evan's Yard

3.5 out of 5
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