Towns & cities · South East England
West Ilsley
West Ilsley — a village located in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Ilsley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 331 people. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in West Berkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5400°, -1.3190°.
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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
West Ilsley is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England. The population of the village at the 2011 Census was 332.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The word Ilsley is derived from Hilde-Laege which means "Place of conflict", and either West or East Ilsley may be the site of the Battle of Ashdown, Alfred the Great's victory against the Danes. The original Morland Brewery was first set up in West Ilsley in 1711.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5400, -1.3190
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- West Ilsley
- Postcode
- RG20 7AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Population
- 331
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 9.5 km
- Official site
- www.westilsley.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q981109 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Ilsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints, west Ilsley - geograph.org.uk - 1539307.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Folly Down
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Hodcott Down
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Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Sheep Down
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Gore Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
East Ilsley
Villages · 2.4 km
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Kennet House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Several Down
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Cwichelmeshlaew Hill
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Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
West Ilsley is a village in South East England with a population of 331. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 331
- Constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Ilsley
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in West Ilsley →
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill
Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill — archaeological site in West Ilsley, Berkshire/Chilton, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation
Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation — archaeological site in West Ilsley, Berkshire/Chilton, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Kennet House
Kennet House — house in East Ilsley, West Berkshire, England, UK.
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Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)
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The Ridgeway
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Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Churn Hill
Churn Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 160 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Cwichelmeshlaew Hill
Cwichelmeshlaew Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 208 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Sheep Down
Sheep Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 192 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Folly Down
Folly Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Hodcott Down
Hodcott Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 184 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Gore Hill
Gore Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Several Down
Several Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 171 m.
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Folly Down
Folly Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Hodcott Down
Hodcott Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 184 m.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill
Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill — archaeological site in West Ilsley, Berkshire/Chilton, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Sheep Down
Sheep Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 192 m.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation
Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation — archaeological site in West Ilsley, Berkshire/Chilton, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Gore Hill
Gore Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164 m.
Where to eat & stay near West Ilsley
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
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The Bear Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Woodhill Lane Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Wheatsheaf Public House
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Fleur De Lys Public House
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The Chequers Inn Public House
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The Kings Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Ilsley?
- West Ilsley is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 7AQ), in the parish of West Ilsley.
- What is West Ilsley?
- West Ilsley — a village located in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Ilsley?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 7AQ.
- Is West Ilsley a protected site?
- Yes — West Ilsley is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Ilsley free to visit?
- Yes, West Ilsley is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Ilsley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 7AQ. It sits within the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary constituency.