Difference between revisions of "Greenham"
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| − | '''Greenham''' is a little village in [[Berkshire]]. The growth of [[Newbury]] to the | + | '''Greenham''' is a little village in [[Berkshire]], close to the bounds of [[Hampshire]]. The growth of [[Newbury]] to the north-west has threatened to overwhelm Greenham, which is now at the edge of Newbury's unbroken townscape, though Greenham remains distinct as yet, and has its own parish council. |
The manor of Greenham is recorded in the [[Domesday Book]], as ''Greneham''.<ref>{{cite web | The manor of Greenham is recorded in the [[Domesday Book]], as ''Greneham''.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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==RAF Greenham Common== | ==RAF Greenham Common== | ||
| − | The site of the former Royal Air Force airbase, RAF Greenham Common, is to the | + | The site of the former Royal Air Force airbase, RAF Greenham Common, is to the south-east of the village, surrounded by the Common which covers most of the parish. |
==Racecourse== | ==Racecourse== | ||
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* [http://www.berkshirehistory.com/villages/greenham.html Royal Berkshire History: Greenham] | * [http://www.berkshirehistory.com/villages/greenham.html Royal Berkshire History: Greenham] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:44, 29 January 2019
| Greenham | |
| Berkshire | |
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 St Mary's Church, Greenham | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU489654 |
| Location: | 51°23’9"N, 1°17’51"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Thatcham |
| Postcode: | RG19 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | West Berkshire |
Greenham is a little village in Berkshire, close to the bounds of Hampshire. The growth of Newbury to the north-west has threatened to overwhelm Greenham, which is now at the edge of Newbury's unbroken townscape, though Greenham remains distinct as yet, and has its own parish council.
The manor of Greenham is recorded in the Domesday Book, as Greneham.[1]
RAF Greenham Common
The site of the former Royal Air Force airbase, RAF Greenham Common, is to the south-east of the village, surrounded by the Common which covers most of the parish.
Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse is in Greenham.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Greenham) |
References
- ↑ "The Domesday Book Online: Berkshire D-M". http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/berkshire2.html. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
