The Parish
About The Parish
Ducklington Parish Council is the local authority for the civil parish of Ducklington in Oxfordshire. It is the first tier of local government and an elected body. In common with other parish and town councils, it has variable tax raising powers to support its operations and projects. The council welcomes public attendance at meetings and minutes of all meetings are available on this site.
History of Ducklington
Ducklington has existed as a manor or parish since the middle of the 10th-century when it was granted by King Edgar to one of his ministers, and although the parish boundary has been altered over the centuries, the present parish retains the majority of the land granted by King Edgar.
There is evidence for a much earlier occupation and Bronze Age pottery has been found to the east of the church, and there is evidence of round barrows of the same period nearby. Excavations to the south of the church have identified Roman occupation seventh century graves have been discovered in land to the east of the church. It is likely that the present church of St. Bartholomew is built on top of an earlier Saxon structure. but there are no surviving buildings of the pre-medieval period and St Bartholomew’s dates from the late 12th century.
Ducklington Fritillaries
Ducklington's fritillary meadow is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is registered with Natural England (no. 1002036). It is the only place where visitors can walk among the flowers on our special 'Fritillary Sunday', held annually in April. It is this close contact which makes Fritillary Sunday so special for very many people.
The date for 2020 has yet to be announced but when it is, we will link to full details.
Village Hall
Ducklington Village Hall can be hired for private functions – children’s parties, anniversaries, one-off meetings, etc. and for regular groups – dance and exercise classes, groups for education or pleasure for young and not-so-young. The main hall has a maximum capacity of 100 and an additional room (the Lilac Room, upstairs) is available for smaller groups and meetings.
Parish Statistics
If you are interested in statistical data follow the link, for information taken from the Office of National Statistics, mainly recorded by the 2011 national census. It gives some idea about the people who live in the village.