Towns & cities · South East England
Ashampstead
Ashampstead — village in Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ashampstead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 370 people. Address: RG8. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4900°, -1.1900°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ashampstead is a small village and civil parish in the rural area between Reading, Newbury and Streatley in Berkshire, England. The parish population is about 400, occupying some 150 dwellings.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The village was called Esshamstede in the 13th and 14th centuries. The Church of England parish church of Saint Clement dates from the 12th century. It has 13th century frescoes and a 15th-century wooden bell turret. It is believed the frescoes may have been painted by monks from the nearby Reading Abbey. The only remaining bell dates from 1662.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4900, -1.1900
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Ashampstead
- Postcode
- RG8
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 370
- Nearest railway station
- Goring & Streatley — 5.2 km
- Official site
- neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q521984 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashampstead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ashampstead church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ashampstead is a village located in South East England with a population of 370. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 370
- Constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashampstead?
- Ashampstead is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG8), in the parish of Ashampstead.
- What is Ashampstead?
- Ashampstead — village in Berkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ashampstead?
- The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG8.
- Is Ashampstead a protected site?
- Yes — Ashampstead is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ashampstead free to visit?
- Yes, Ashampstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashampstead?
- The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG8.