Easton

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Easton

Farmland, Welford The line of a poorly reinstated footpath to the north of the M4. — Farmland, Welford Credit: Andrew Smith

Easton is a small village located in the county of Berkshire in England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Newbury and has a population of around 1,000 residents. The village is known for its picturesque countryside surroundings, with rolling hills and lush green fields.

Easton is a historic village, with evidence of human habitation dating back to Roman times. The village is home to several historic buildings, including a medieval church and a number of traditional thatched cottages. The village has a strong sense of community, with a village hall, local pub, and primary school serving as focal points for residents.

Easton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links to Newbury and Reading. The village is popular with commuters looking for a peaceful rural retreat while still being within easy reach of urban amenities. The tranquil setting and sense of community make Easton a desirable place to live for those seeking a quiet and idyllic village lifestyle.

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Easton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.4472/-1.39991 or Grid Reference SU4172. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Welford

The line of a poorly reinstated footpath to the north of the M4.

Andrew Smith

Village houses, Boxford, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Thatched cottage, Boxford, Berkshire

No. 81 (Formerly Listed 9.9.69 As Cornerways Stores) C17. Timber framed with brick, and some flint, nogging. Thatched roof half-hipped to right. Central stack. One storey and attic. Lobby entrance type. 2 windows to left of door and one to right. Attic dormer to left. All casements. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Church of St Andrew, Boxford, Berkshire

C13 and C15. West tower of c.1692. North aisle and vestry of 1841. Restored in 1908 by J.O.Scott and Sons. Nave and chancel cement rendered with stone dressings and tiled roofs. Tower and north aisles of banded flint and brick with stone dressings. Brick and tile porch. West tower, nave, north aisle, south porch, Vestry and chancel. Tower has 3 stages. First stage with diagonal buttresses to west. Embattled parapet. 6-light square headed windows on west face of first stage; one-light openings north and south on second stage and 2-light square headed openings on all faces of bell chamber. Sun-dial east of bell chamber opening on south face. South side of nave has one 1-light and two 2-light square headed windows with cinquefoils in heads, and hood moulds. Head on one-light window probably Cl9. Gabled south porch with arched opening. C13 south doorway with probably medieval door. North aisle has 2 square headed 2-light windows as those in nave. 2 to north and one at east end. Chancel has C19 arched south doorway and one 1-light square headed window with probably C19 cinquefoiled head and hood mould. C19 east window with panelled tracery, and hood mould with grotesque stops. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram