Stockcross
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 Stockcross
Stockcross shown within Berkshire |
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| OS grid reference | SU4368 |
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| Civil parish | Speen |
| Unitary authority | West Berkshire |
| Ceremonial county | Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Newbury |
| Postcode district | RG20 |
| Dialling code | 01488 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Newbury |
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Stockcross is a village in Berkshire, England.[1] The village lies to the west of Newbury in the civil parish of Speen and the district of West Berkshire. Close to the cross-road in the middle of the village were the stocks hence the name Stock-Cross, which were removed in the early 1980s. Stockcross is a beautiful village full of friendly people- they held annual festivals every year which everyone from the old to new villagers take part in. It's got easy access to both Oxford and London and is said to be one of the best areas to live in the country.
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Facilities
Stockcross has a small shop/post office/coffee shop which is also a Bed and breakfast. Sutton Hall is the busy village hall, hosting regular events from jumble sales to Christmas pantos to village get-togethers. It has a small Christian school.[citation needed]
Transport
The nearest railway station is Newbury. Bus service is Heyfordian Travel route 4 to Newbury and Lambourn.[2]
Places of worship
It is the site of a brick-built church, St John's,[3] erected and endowed by the vicar, the Rev. H. W. Majendie in 1839.
Hotel and pubs
'The Vineyard'[4] is a 5 star hotel on the edge of the village that has a spa and restaurant. The restaurant previously held two Michelin stars, although these were removed when Executive Chef John Campbell left for Dorchester's Coworth Park. Daniel Galmiche is now Head Chef. The Vineyard was described as "a palace of naffness" by restaurant critic Michael Winner.[5]
The village has a pub, The 'Rising Sun', a CAMRA-awarded pub serving ales from the West Berkshire Brewery, closed in 2013, but has now re-opened.
Nearby places
Towns: Newbury, Hungerford
Villages: Bagnor, Marsh Benham, Halfway, Wickham, Welford
See also
References
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