Archaeological sites · South East England
Thatcham, Berkshire
In or near Donnington.
Thatcham, Berkshire — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thatcham, Berkshire is a archaeological 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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Official information
The site is the location of a Roman settlement in Thatcham, West Berkshire. It is recognized for its historical significance and is documented as part of the Historic England research records.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thatcham, located in Berkshire, South-East England, is an archaeological site of significance. It is known for its historic findings, including evidence of early human settlement in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3994, -1.2814
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Thatcham
- Postcode
- RG19 3TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2752615769 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thatcham, Berkshire?
- Thatcham, Berkshire is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 3TJ), in the parish of Thatcham.
- What is Thatcham, Berkshire?
- Thatcham, Berkshire — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thatcham, Berkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 3TJ.
- Is Thatcham, Berkshire a protected site?
- Yes — Thatcham, Berkshire is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thatcham, Berkshire free to visit?
- Yes, Thatcham, Berkshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thatcham, Berkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 3TJ.