Sonning Eye is a small riverside hamlet in Oxfordshire, situated on the River Thames within the South Oxfordshire district. It lies in the civil parish of Eye & Dunsden and is the southernmost tip of Oxfordshire since 1974.
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Sonning Eye is a hamlet on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England. It is part of the Sonning Common ward of South Oxfordshire, situated in the civil parish of Eye & Dunsden. Since 1974, it has been the southernmost tip of Oxfordshire. The locality is characterised by its riverside setting and small‑scale settlement. It falls within the RG 4 postcode district, indicating its postal association with Reading. The description highlights its status as a hamlet and its proximity to the Thames, offering a quiet, rural atmosphere within reach of larger towns. Residents can expect a tranquil environment with the scenic river backdrop, while still being connected to the broader South Oxfordshire area. The summary confirms its location within the civil parish and its historical boundary as the southernmost point of the county.