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About KBS Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor is situated 10 miles south-west of Oxford at the junction of the A420 and A415. The parish lies on the 'Golden Ridge' of Corallian limestone which runs from Cumnor to Faringdon. Its fertile soils have nurtured farms famous for their fruit and hops. The name comes from de Bachepuise, a Norman family who controlled the estates after the Conquest. The building of a bypass has encouraged recent development and the population is 3,903 Population [2021 Census] The village shops and services are used by many neighbouring communities. History of Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor has a long and varied past, shaped by thousands of years of settlement, major estate families, wartime activity, and the gradual merging of two neighbouring communities. Early Settlement Archaeological discoveries show that the area was inhabited from prehistoric times. Mesolithic and Neolithic flints, a Bronze Age knife, and Iron Age pottery have all been found locally. The Romans also left a significant presence, including a villa on Kingston Hill and a hoard of more than 2,000 coins dating from around AD 307. Saxon and Medieval Period The village appears in Saxon records as Cingestun. In 970, the parish was described as a long, narrow strip of land stretching from the River Thames to the River Ock. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, the manors of Kingston were granted to Norman lords, and the first church on the present site was built between about 1076 and 1099. Over time, Kingston Bagpuize became divided into several manors, which were eventually united in 1543 by John Latton. Draycott Moor (now Southmoor) was originally part of Longworth and belonged to Abingdon Abbey until 1538. It was later granted to St John’s College, Oxford, in 1574. 18th and 19th Century Village Life Kingston House, the main estate house, was built between 1660 and 1670 and remodelled in the 18th century. Both Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor remained small agricultural communities. Southmoor centred on its Town Pond, while Kingston Bagpuize grew around Kingston House. The Inclosure Acts of 1805–06 and 1844 reorganised local farmland and changed the layout of both settlements. From 1863 to 1935 the Old Berkshire Hunt was based in the parish, bringing employment and activity to the area. 20th Century Transformation In 1917 the estate was sold, and in 1935 most remaining estate lands and houses were auctioned following the owner’s bankruptcy. During the Second World War, up to 3,000 American troops were stationed in the parish in large hutted camps. After the war, these sites housed displaced people and workers until new homes were built. Major housing development in the 1960s and 1970s filled the space between the two formerly separate villages, more than doubling the population. Formation of the Modern Parish 1971: The parishes of Kingston Bagpuize and Draycott Moor were united to form the civil parish of Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor. 1974: The parish was transferred from Berkshire to Oxfordshire during national boundary changes. 1992: The A420 bypass opened, reducing through-traffic and helping connect the community more closely. Continued development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries completed the joining of the two villages into one continuous settlement. Today Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor is a thriving community with deep historic roots. From prehistoric settlements and Roman farms to medieval manors, wartime camps and modern housing, the parish has continually evolved while maintaining a strong sense of identity and heritage.

Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor Village Hall For all booking enquiries please contact southmoorvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk The 'new' Village Hall is a facility of which the village can be justly proud. Opened in 1987, after a protracted period of active fund-raising and intense negotiations, it has received wide acclaim for its design and facilities. It is a charity run by an elected Management Committee, and is available for group, society, club and personal bookings throughout the year. The Village Hall consists of 3 rooms available for hire; the Main Hall, the Swallow Room and the Elkins Room. The Hall has a large car park suitable for around 50 cars. There is disability access throughout. Main Hall Large main hall with stage and adjacent modern fully equipped kitchen. Licensed Bar Facility £15 (£17.50 from January 1st 2026). Size: 16.8 x 8 metres (stage 8 x 5 metres). Main Hall is licensed to seat 160 for a play or seminar. It is suitable for 125 standing. The Swallow Room The Swallow Room is an excellent meeting space suitable for up to 20 people. The Swallow Room has its own small kitchen space and toilets. Size: 7.69m long X 5.16m wide. The Elkins Room The Elkins Room is an excellent meeting space suitable for up to 15 people. Size: 5.50m X 5.55m KBS Village Hall Hire charges from January 1st 2026 The above rates came into effect on 1st January 2026 Special events can be arranged & prices agreed via the Booking Secretary with the authority of the managing trustees. The managing trustees reserve the right to allocate any booking to the most appropriate category, at its discretion. These rates quoted are per hour. The minimum hire charge for anyone booking is for one hour and charged in quarter hour units thereafter. The booked time should include any setting up at the start and tidying up at the end of the session, noting that a previous booking by another user may run up to the start time of your booking, and another booked user may follow immediately after your booking. Private Users and Commercial Hirers will be expected to pay a refundable deposit of £150 for any hire (subject to the discretion of the trustees) on a hire by hire basis. For children’s parties (under 10s) this deposit is £50

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