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Ducklington sits just south of Witney, separated from the larger town by the busy corridor of the A40 and the winding channels of the River Windrush. While it effectively serves as a satellite to Witney for shopping and secondary schooling, the village maintains a distinct identity, centered around the large village green and the 12th-century parish church of St Bartholomew. Historically, the local economy was tied to the river and the rich alluvial soil, and this heritage is still visible every April during 'Fritillary Sunday,' when the village opens its ancient water meadows to show off the rare, wild snakeshead fritillaries that thrive in the damp ground. Today, the village offers a practical balance: it retains a quiet, rural atmosphere with its own primary school and local pub, yet it is positioned perfectly for commuting into Oxford or accessing the Cotswolds nearby. For those who live here, it’s a place defined by its proximity to the wildflower meadows and the easy, ten-minute walk into the heart of Witney’s market square.