Shenington, Banbury, OX15 6NF

Shenington is a village in Oxfordshire, England, situated within the civil parish of Shenington with Alkerton in the Cherwell district. The village lies approximately five miles (8 km) west of Banbury and sits on Oxfordshire's boundary with Warwickshire. Historically, Shenington was an exclave of Gloucestershire until 1844, when it was transferred to Oxfordshire. The settlement is characterised by its rural setting and close proximity to the nearby town of Banbury, offering a blend of quiet village life and access to larger town amenities. Residents benefit from the village’s location within the Cherwell district, which provides a range of local services and community facilities. The postal district for Shenington is OX 15, indicating its inclusion in the broader Oxford postal area. The village’s historical ties and geographic position make it a distinctive part of the Oxfordshire countryside.