Ashampstead | |
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Village and Civil parish | |
![]() St. Clement's parish church | |
Location within
Berkshire | |
Population | 398 (
2001 census)
[1] 392 (2011 Census) [2] |
OS grid reference | SU5676 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Reading |
Postcode district | RG8 |
Dialling code | 01635 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Royal Berkshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
Ashampstead is a small village and civil parish in the rural area between Reading, Newbury and Streatley in Berkshire, England. The parish population is about 400, occupying some 150 dwellings.
The village was called Esshamstede in the 13th and 14th centuries.[ citation needed] The Church of England parish church of Saint Clement dates from the 12th century. It has 13th century frescoes and a 15th-century wooden bell turret. It is believed the frescoes may have been painted by monks from the nearby Reading Abbey. The only remaining bell dates from 1662.[ citation needed]
Media related to
Ashampstead at Wikimedia Commons
Ashampstead | |
---|---|
Village and Civil parish | |
![]() St. Clement's parish church | |
Location within
Berkshire | |
Population | 398 (
2001 census)
[1] 392 (2011 Census) [2] |
OS grid reference | SU5676 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Reading |
Postcode district | RG8 |
Dialling code | 01635 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Royal Berkshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
Ashampstead is a small village and civil parish in the rural area between Reading, Newbury and Streatley in Berkshire, England. The parish population is about 400, occupying some 150 dwellings.
The village was called Esshamstede in the 13th and 14th centuries.[ citation needed] The Church of England parish church of Saint Clement dates from the 12th century. It has 13th century frescoes and a 15th-century wooden bell turret. It is believed the frescoes may have been painted by monks from the nearby Reading Abbey. The only remaining bell dates from 1662.[ citation needed]
Media related to
Ashampstead at Wikimedia Commons