Weston, Berkshire
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| Weston | |
| Berkshire | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU399737 |
| Location: | 51°27’39"N, 1°25’35"W |
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| Postcode: | RG20 |
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| Council: | West Berkshire |
Weston is a village in Berkshire. It stands approximately half way between East Shefford and Welford on the River Lambourn.
The M4 motorway runs close by. Two bridges span the river here, north to Elton Farm.
History
The Domesday Book recorded that Weston was a manor under the control of the "Church of Abingdon" in 1086.
"Of the land in this manor, Reinbold holds Leckhampstead ten hides and William four hides at Weston and Berner two hides at Boxford.... There is land for eleven ploughs . There are three ploughs and twelve villeins and twenty-four bordars with six ploughs and six four slaves and two acres of meadow and a church. It is and was worth 10 pounds.[1]
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References
- ↑ Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.142
