Steventon is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Abingdon and 10 miles south of the city of Oxford. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and charming community.
One of the most notable landmarks in Steventon is the St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 13th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.
Steventon is also home to several historic buildings, including the Manor House, which dates back to the 17th century, and the Old Rectory, which was once the home of Jane Austen. Austen lived in Steventon for the first 25 years of her life and is believed to have written some of her early works while living in the village. Today, visitors can take a walking tour of the village to see the places where Austen lived and wrote, including the churchyard where her father was the rector.