Midgham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7), in the parish of Midgham.

How do I get to Midgham?

The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7.

Is Midgham a protected site?

Yes — Midgham is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Midgham?

The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7.

Towns & cities · South East England

Midgham

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Midgham — village in West Berkshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Midgham · 1.8 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Midgham, the nearest railway station is Midgham, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is RG7.

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Midgham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 5 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 282 people. Address: RG7. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4010°, -1.2030°.

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Summary from the official site

Midgham is a small village located in the West Berkshire countryside, known for its picturesque scenery and historical sites. Visitors can explore leafy lanes, old cottages, and the Victorian Church of St. Matthew's, which offers views over the Kennet Valley.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Midgham is a village and civil parish occupying slopes and the flood plain on the north side of the River Kennet, which in summer months draws much of the water from the valley. It has smaller watercourses alongside. It is centred 6 miles (10 km) east of Newbury and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Thatcham. The north of the parish is 4.5 miles (7 km) south of the M4 motorway.

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Background

History

Few if any Roman traces have been found in the parish but there is known to be a Roman Road with a river crossing on Midgham Marsh. Midgham was, in the early medieval period, a township in Thatcham parish and is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as such. A watermill is recorded here valued at 14 shillings (£0.70) per year. Giles Pinkney had been granted it by William the Conqueror or William II. Pinkney divided it into three sub-manors (this parish saw subinfeudation): Erley's manor centred on Midgham House plus two unnamed manors, occasionally later named after the families of some of their longest owners 'Chenduit' and 'Everard'. There were three sub-tenants of part, Almær, Ragner and…

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Coordinates: 51.4010, -1.2030
District: West Berkshire
Parish: Midgham
Postcode: RG7
Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Population: 282
Nearest railway station: Midgham — 1.8 km
Official site: www.midgham.com

Sources

wikidata: Q986140 (CC0)
wikipedia: Midgham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: St Matthew's Parish Midgham - geograph.org.uk - 885.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Midgham is a village in South East England with a population of 282. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 282
Constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
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