Wootton, Abingdon, OX13 6LE

Abingdon-on-Thames, commonly known as Abingdon, is a historic market town and civil parish on the River Thames in the Vale of the White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England. The town has roots that stretch back to the early to middle Iron Age, with the remains of a late Iron Age and Roman defensive enclosure lying beneath the town centre. In the 7th century, Abingdon Abbey was founded, giving the town its name. During the 13th and 14th centuries Abingdon was an agricultural centre, trading extensively in wool and producing cloth. Market and fair charters were granted by monarchs from Edward I to George II, underscoring its long‑standing role as a local commercial hub. The town’s historic character is complemented by its riverside setting, which has shaped its development and community life over the centuries.