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Nettlebed is one of the highest villages in the Chilterns, 211 metres above sea
level, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It stands on the Roman road
between London and Oxford and Queen Elizabeth I is reputed to have stayed at the
White Hart Hotel, a very old coaching inn situated in the main street.
Nettlebed was famous for its brick industry. Tiles and bricks were made here
from at least the 14th century onwards. In 1365, 35,000 tiles were made for
Wallingford Castle and they were also made for the roofing of a hall and chamber
at Abingdon Abbey in 14223. Bricks were also made for the almshouses at Ewelme
and for the chapel in Stonor Park. One bottle kiln remains, probably of 18th
century date and it was restored between 197274.
The church of St Bartholomew has two stained glass windows designed by John
Piper and interpreted by Patrick Reyntiens. The south window is in memory of
Peter Fleming (19071971), a writer, traveller and soldier, and the east window
is in memory of Robin Williamson, a much loved and respected doctor who served
Nettlebed and the surrounding districts from 1946 to 1969.
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