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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Mary Russell Mitford

In or near Farley Hill.

Free admission

Mary Russell Mitford — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on the east face of The Chapel, Grazeley Road - geograph.org.uk - 6316468

Luke Shaw — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Reading Green Park · 3.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mary Russell Mitford is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Mary Russell Mitford (16 December 1787 – 10 January 1855) was an English essayist, novelist, poet and dramatist. She was born in New Alresford in Hampshire, England. She is best known for Our Village, a series of sketches of village scenes and vividly drawn characters based upon her life in Three Mile Cross near Reading in Berkshire.

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Coordinates
51.4056, -0.9734
District
Wokingham
Parish
Shinfield
Postcode
RG7 1BA
Parliamentary constituency
Earley and Woodley
Nearest railway station
Reading Green Park3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mary Russell Mitford?
Mary Russell Mitford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 1BA), in the parish of Shinfield.
What is Mary Russell Mitford?
Mary Russell Mitford — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mary Russell Mitford?
The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 1BA.
Is Mary Russell Mitford free to visit?
Yes, Mary Russell Mitford is free to enter.
How do I get to Mary Russell Mitford?
The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 1BA.