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Long Hanborough stretches along a ridgeline a few miles north-east of Witney, positioned where the Cotswolds begin to dip toward the Evenlode Valley. It is an linear village that evolved significantly with the arrival of the railway in 1853; Hanborough station remains a vital link today, sitting at the bottom of the hill and connecting the community directly to Oxford and London Paddington. Historically, the village was shaped by the local glove-making industry and the quarrying of its distinctive limestone, which is still visible in the older cottages clustered near the church of St Peter and St Paul. While it has grown considerably with modern housing, it retains a practical feel, supported by a well-used surgery, a traditional garage, and two pubs. The proximity to the Blenheim Estate is a defining feature of the local geography, with the park’s northern boundary practically bordering the village and offering plenty of walking routes through the nearby Combe and Freeland woods.