The River Coln, a small stream at this point, flows through the village over two fords and innumerable little water splashes, creating ornamental lakes in private properties.

[4] The Domesday Book refers to two manors, Oliffe and Solers, each with its own church.

[4] The former rectory of St Oswald's, Shipton Olife, is a Grade II listed Victorian baronial house, built in 1863 by Thomas Fulljames.

Shipton Oliffe is represented by the county councillor for Northleach division and the district councillor for Sandywell ward on Cotswold District Council.

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