Goldfinch Bottom

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Goldfinch Bottom

Greenham Common The disused Control Tower building at the now derelict Greenham Common Airbase. — Greenham Common Credit: Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Goldfinch Bottom, Berkshire is a picturesque rural village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated amidst the stunning Berkshire Downs, this small village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors. The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with lush green fields, rolling hills, and charming country lanes.

The history of Goldfinch Bottom dates back centuries, with evidence of human habitation in the area from the Neolithic period. The village is named after the goldfinch bird, which is native to the region and can often be spotted in the surrounding woodlands and meadows.

Despite its small size and secluded location, Goldfinch Bottom has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a close-knit group of residents who actively participate in various local events and activities. There is a village hall that serves as a hub for social gatherings, community meetings, and celebrations.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Goldfinch Bottom. The village is surrounded by an abundance of walking and cycling trails, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Wildlife is abundant in the area, with various species of birds, mammals, and plants thriving in the village's natural environment.

Although Goldfinch Bottom lacks major amenities, it is conveniently located within a short drive of larger towns and cities, providing residents with easy access to essential services, shopping centers, and recreational facilities. Overall, Goldfinch Bottom is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Berkshire, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Goldfinch Bottom Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.372864/-1.2830724 or Grid Reference SU5064. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greenham Common

The disused Control Tower building at the now derelict Greenham Common Airbase.

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Greenham Common

The interesting looking Bunker Farm - The house is made of cob, a mixture of clay, stone and straw, and the walls are approx 3ft thick. The rest of the square is a mixture of woodland, farmland and the old Greenham Common Airbase.

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Greenham Common - Main Runway

This is what is left of the main runway looking SE from N51°22.819 W001°17.641. The runway was dug up and used as hardcore for the A34 Newbury bypass.

Andy Malbon

Crookham Common

A view of this flat sparsely vegetated common from the north west corner of the grid square looking more or less south east. Crookham and Greenham commons are situated adjacent to each other forming one very large flat area. Cattle grids have recently been installed along the road so are not indicated on the OS Map.

Pam Brophy

Greenham Common

This section of the common is in the northern half of the grid square south east of the control tower. The picture was taken looking south.

Pam Brophy

Greenham Common

This section of the common is at the control tower and parking area. This building is closest to the road and more or less north of the control tower. The picture was taken more or less from the south west side of the building. Greenham Common has been declared an area of scientific interest and played a role in the second world war.

Pam Brophy

Crookham, Greenham and Stroud Green Commons

These three commons are combined to make one very large area of common land which is not public property, but is made available for the use of the public. This section is situated in the middle of the lower half of the square.

Pam Brophy

Greenham, Crookham and Stroud Green Commons

This section of the commons is quite wooded in comparison to Greenham and Crookham Commons which are flat and generally quite sparsely vegetated. This section is in the south western section of the grid square.

Pam Brophy

Helen Thomas Memorial Peace Garden

Helen Thomas, an activist, died outside the main gates of Greenham Common Airbase at the Women's Peace Camp. She died in an incident involving a West Midlands Police horsebox on August the 5th, 1989. Helen would have set an historical precedent on August the 18th when she would have been the first person to have been tried in an English court in Welsh, her first language.

Pam Brophy

Dove and Fountain: Peace Garden

This dove was peacefully drinking water in this garden, on the edge of the Greenham Business Park. Helen Thomas was an activist and died at the Greenham Women's Peace camp by a police horse box the day before she was due to stand trial.

Pam Brophy

Entrance to the New Greenham Park

This business park is situated across a couple of squares. This entrance, near the memorial garden is in the northern half of the square. The square is characterised by commercial enterprises, farmland, residences, recreational facilities and the Peace Garden.

Pam Brophy

Warehouse Road: New Greenham Park

This square consists of Greenham Common, the business park and some copses.

Pam Brophy

Silver Birch Woodland: Greenham

This square is mostly woodland/plantation and farmland. The A339 also runs across the northern half of the square. This view of these silver birches is west of the lane that runs south off the roundabout in the north eastern corner of the square.

Pam Brophy

Silver Birch: Bark and Bracken

A closeup of the birch bark . This birch copse is also overgrown with bracken.

Pam Brophy

Haymaking near Greenham

This field was in the process of being mown for hay. This square contains some of the village of Bishops Green and is mostly farmland. This field is in the western half of the square, near the intersection of the minor road and Hyde Lane.

Pam Brophy

Wrapped Hay near Bishop's Green

This square is mostly farmland. This farmland east of Hyde Lane, is ahead of the other fields in this square.

Pam Brophy

Dairy Farming near Bishop's Green

This square is mostly farmland. This section is being utilised for pasture for cattle. The wood in the background does not appear to have a name, but these trees run along Headley Gulley.

Pam Brophy

Calves

Couldn't resist sending this as supplementary to the others. These two calves were quite curious about the photographer, until mama appeared from behind the shed and nudged them away.

Pam Brophy

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Goldfinch Bottom is located at Grid Ref: SU5064 (Lat: 51.372864, Lng: -1.2830724)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley