Woolhampton
Woolhampton lies seven miles east of Newbury. It is on the main road from London to Bath and the River Kennet. The soil is alluvium and clay. Just over half the land was permanent grass, with small amounts of arable and woodland.
Further reading
Wordie, R. (ed.), 'Enclosure In Berkshire, 1485-1885' (Reading, 2000) pp.198-199.
Acreage: | 719 | |
Population | 1801: | 322 |
1831: | 364 | |
1861: | 559 |
OS Map Grid Ref(s): 36, 44
Woolhampton (1815 (Woolhampton, Brimpton, Aldermaston, Midgham)) - Ref: Q/RDC/9A [ View Image(s) ] [ Search Awards Index ]
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