Welcome to Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is named after on oak tree that used to stand away from other trees and was used, as its name implies, as a gallows. It is thought that the last hanging was in 1825 for sheep stealing. The tree no longer stands and its stump was removed at the time of the village enclosure. Gallowstree Common also has its well and the wellhouse is a listed building with low red brick and flint-panelled walls. One side of the wellhouse is completely open for access to the well and its iron winding gear. There are two listed buildings in Gallowstree Common, the other one being The Orchards, which is a Grade II brick and timber framed house with parts of it dating from the C17.
Religious and Community Life In 1880, a Primitive Methodist chapel was established in the hamlet, accommodating up to 50 congregants. The chapel remained in use until its closure in 1987.
Surrounding Landscape
The area around Kidmore End and Gallowstree Common used to be well-known for its cherry orchards. The hamlet is surrounded by natural features, including New Copse and Withy Copse woods. Nearby historical sites of interest include Greys Court, an estate with medieval origins, and the ancient earthworks of Grim’s Ditch.
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Gallowstree Common
Latest News From Across The Parish
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Reopening of the Kidmore End Well Saturday 10th October at 3.00pm- all Welcome!
All Welcome!!! The grand opening of the Well at Kidmore End will take place on Saturday 10 October at 3…
Urgent Gas Main Replacement Works A4074, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham, South Oxfordshire
Urgent Gas Main Replacement Works A4074, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham From Monday 14 September for approximately 13 weeks, SGN’s specialist contractor,…
Women’s Health Matters – Virtual Patient Education Evening
Women’s Health Matters 14th October 2026 Virtual Patient Education Evening Real Answers. Expert Advice. Better Health. Join our Virtual Patient…
South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse DCs – Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to respond to voter registration email
Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to respond to voter registration email South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse…
ROTHERFIELD UNITED WALKING FOOTBALL CLUB Charity Event
ROTHERFIELD UNITED WALKING FOOTBALL CLUB APPEAL FOR RAFFLE PRIZES ANNUAL DINNER, MUSIC, DANCING AND FUND-RAISING EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR…
Speed changes in your area – July 2026
H. Ipsden to Woodcote: • 40mph speed limit: • Church Lane (Ipsden) – from its junction with the A4074, eastwards…
KIDMORE END PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY
KIDMORE END PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 87 of the Local…
Kidmore End Parish Council request Residents to update their email information – 2026
Kidmore End Parish Council request to Residents – 2026 Dear Residents, Friends and Neighbours, In order to distribute various communications…
Gallowstree Common (communications)
Gallowstree Common Website:
Welcome to the Gallowstree Common Community pages. If you have any information or activities to share with the village and wider parish please send them to the webmaster.
Contact email:webmaster@kepc.info
Gallowstree Common WhatsApp group:
All residents are welcome to join the Gallowstree Common WhatsApp group, which is an active and really helpful source of local information and support.
Contact email: webmaster@kepc.info
Gallowstree Common Playground
Information to follow
(GCROUT) Gallowstree Common Register of Useful Things
(sample page for Gallowstree Common residents)
One of our residents thought what a good idea it would be for everyone to share their various tools and equipment with neighbours. So many of us have various bits of equipment that we use once and then lie at the back of the shed or garage and are never seen again, until that clear out period comes along.
One can access GCROUT on the Gallostree Common community WhatsApp and there are lots of other recommendations on a wide range of products and services.
Bar at The Pavilion open Fridays
From the end of April, during the Cricket season, the Kidmore End Cricket Club (KECC) bar will be open every Friday 6.30 to 9.00pm, weather permitting, with food available during junior cricket training sessions and all are welcome to enjoy the bar and hopefully some sunny evenings at these community events.
