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Avington

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Avington

Entrance to a recycling facility Turning off the lane to Kintbury.
Entrance to a recycling facility Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Avington is a small village located in Berkshire, England. It is situated about 3 miles northeast of Hungerford and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat.

One of the most notable landmarks in Avington is the Avington Park, a stunning 17th-century mansion set within a beautiful parkland estate. The mansion is known for its elegant architecture and well-manicured gardens, making it a popular venue for weddings and events.

Avington is also home to a quaint parish church, St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a mix of architectural styles, including Norman and Gothic elements, and is a designated Grade I listed building.

Overall, Avington offers visitors a charming and tranquil setting to explore the English countryside and immerse themselves in the village's rich history and natural beauty.

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Avington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.410659/-1.467249 or Grid Reference SU3768. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to a recycling facility Turning off the lane to Kintbury.
Entrance to a recycling facility
Turning off the lane to Kintbury.
Road to Kintbury Heading south to cross the Kennet valley.
Road to Kintbury
Heading south to cross the Kennet valley.
Harvested cereal field View east of the lane from Avington to Radley Bottom.
Harvested cereal field
View east of the lane from Avington to Radley Bottom.
Road to Avington Looking south.
Road to Avington
Looking south.
Cock pheasant on a country track Alongside a strip of woodland on the edge of the Berkshire Downs.
Cock pheasant on a country track
Alongside a strip of woodland on the edge of the Berkshire Downs.
Edge of a maize crop The cool damp August of 2015.
Edge of a maize crop
The cool damp August of 2015.
Denford Lane Leafy lane through Heath Hanger Copse from Radley Bottom west towards Chilton Foliat.
Denford Lane
Leafy lane through Heath Hanger Copse from Radley Bottom west towards Chilton Foliat.
Keeper's Cottage, Radley Bottom Compare and contrast with the same scene six years earlier; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1790326">SU3669 : Keeper's Cottage, Radley Bottom, Kintbury</a>.
Keeper's Cottage, Radley Bottom
Compare and contrast with the same scene six years earlier; SU3669 : Keeper's Cottage, Radley Bottom, Kintbury.
Rough grassland between the railway and canal
Rough grassland between the railway and canal
Track by the Kennet & Avon Canal The Kennet and Avon is made up of two river navigations and a linking stretch of canal. It runs from Hanham Lock near Bristol to the River Thames at Reading, over 100 miles long with more than 100 locks, some magnificent engineering and crossing some of the most beautiful scenery in southern England. It was only reopened in 1990 after decades of dereliction.
Track by the Kennet & Avon Canal
The Kennet and Avon is made up of two river navigations and a linking stretch of canal. It runs from Hanham Lock near Bristol to the River Thames at Reading, over 100 miles long with more than 100 locks, some magnificent engineering and crossing some of the most beautiful scenery in southern England. It was only reopened in 1990 after decades of dereliction.
River Kennet The Kennet is a 45 mile long river in the south of England, and a tributary of the River Thames. The lower reaches of the river are navigable to river craft and are known as the Kennet Navigation, which, together with the Avon Navigation, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Thames, links the cities of Bristol and London. The river rises at Swallowhead Spring near Silbury Hill, Wiltshire and joins the River Thames at Reading. The River Kennet has been assigned as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) from near its sources west of Marlborough down to Woolhampton. This is primarily because it has an extensive range of rare plants and animals that are unique to chalk watercourses. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Kennet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Kennet">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
River Kennet
The Kennet is a 45 mile long river in the south of England, and a tributary of the River Thames. The lower reaches of the river are navigable to river craft and are known as the Kennet Navigation, which, together with the Avon Navigation, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Thames, links the cities of Bristol and London. The river rises at Swallowhead Spring near Silbury Hill, Wiltshire and joins the River Thames at Reading. The River Kennet has been assigned as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) from near its sources west of Marlborough down to Woolhampton. This is primarily because it has an extensive range of rare plants and animals that are unique to chalk watercourses. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Wetland by the River Kennet The Kennet is a 45 mile long river in the south of England, and a tributary of the River Thames. The lower reaches of the river are navigable to river craft and are known as the Kennet Navigation, which, together with the Avon Navigation, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Thames, links the cities of Bristol and London. The river rises at Swallowhead Spring near Silbury Hill, Wiltshire and joins the River Thames at Reading. The River Kennet has been assigned as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) from near its sources west of Marlborough down to Woolhampton. This is primarily because it has an extensive range of rare plants and animals that are unique to chalk watercourses. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Kennet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Kennet">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wetland by the River Kennet
The Kennet is a 45 mile long river in the south of England, and a tributary of the River Thames. The lower reaches of the river are navigable to river craft and are known as the Kennet Navigation, which, together with the Avon Navigation, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Thames, links the cities of Bristol and London. The river rises at Swallowhead Spring near Silbury Hill, Wiltshire and joins the River Thames at Reading. The River Kennet has been assigned as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) from near its sources west of Marlborough down to Woolhampton. This is primarily because it has an extensive range of rare plants and animals that are unique to chalk watercourses. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Woodland by the railway
Woodland by the railway
Floodplain of the River Kennet
Floodplain of the River Kennet
Floodplain of the River Kennet
Floodplain of the River Kennet
Dark Lane near Eddington
Dark Lane near Eddington
Dark Lane near Eddington
Dark Lane near Eddington
The road to Avington Taken from the A4, the road leads to the Hamlet which then terminates at the River Kennet.
The road to Avington
Taken from the A4, the road leads to the Hamlet which then terminates at the River Kennet.
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Avington is located at Grid Ref: SU3768 (Lat: 51.410659, Lng: -1.467249)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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