Ashampstead
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 Ashampstead
Ashampstead shown within Berkshire |
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| Population | 398 (2001 census)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | SU5676 |
| Unitary authority | West Berkshire |
| Ceremonial county | Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode district | RG8 |
| Dialling code | 01635 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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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.
History
The village was called Esshamstede in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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[by whom?] the frescoes may have been commissioned from Lyre Abbey in Normandy, France.[citation needed] The only remaining bell dates from 1662.
Local government
Ashampstead is a civil parish in the area of West Berkshire unitary authority.
See also
References
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Further reading
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External links
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