Bagshot

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Bagshot

Near Foxwood Farm From the footpath near Foxwood Farm.
Near Foxwood Farm Credit: Wayland Smith

Bagshot is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 30 miles west of London, it falls within the borough of Bracknell Forest. The village is nestled in the stunning Surrey Heath district and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including Bagshot Heath, a large area of heathland that provides a natural habitat for various wildlife.

Bagshot has a rich history dating back to the Roman times when it served as a settlement along the ancient road that connected London to the southwest of England. Today, the village retains some of its historical charm with a few traditional buildings and a parish church that dates back to the 13th century.

Despite its relatively small size, Bagshot offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. There are several local shops, including a supermarket, as well as a variety of restaurants, cafes, and pubs. The village also has a primary school, making it an attractive location for families.

The nearby Swinley Forest and Windsor Great Park provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. For those seeking retail therapy, Bagshot is conveniently located near the popular shopping destinations of Camberley and Guildford.

Transport links in Bagshot are excellent, with the village being situated close to the M3 motorway and having its own railway station, providing easy access to London and other major cities.

Overall, Bagshot offers a delightful blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities, making it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Bagshot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.385908/-1.547437 or Grid Reference SU3165. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near Foxwood Farm From the footpath near Foxwood Farm.
Near Foxwood Farm
From the footpath near Foxwood Farm.
Country lane, Shalbourne, Wiltshire
Country lane, Shalbourne, Wiltshire
Country lane, Shalbourne, Wiltshire
Country lane, Shalbourne, Wiltshire
Winter's sunshine, Bagshot, Wiltshire
Winter's sunshine, Bagshot, Wiltshire
Field near Jugg's Wood
Field near Jugg's Wood
Old Milestone by the A338, south of Hungerford Carved stone post by the A338, in parish of Hungerford (West Berkshire District), Salisbury Road; lay-by near Hollytree Cottages, North of Prosperous Farm, on wide grass verge at northern entrance of lay-by, on East side of road. Hungerford tombstone, erected by the Leckford or Sousley Water turnpike trust in the 18th century. 

Inscription reads:-
TO
HUNGERFORD
2
SARUM
25
Carved benchmark and rivet on top.

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1289529 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1289529" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1289529">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>

Milestone Society National ID: BE_HGSA02
Old Milestone by the A338, south of Hungerford
Carved stone post by the A338, in parish of Hungerford (West Berkshire District), Salisbury Road; lay-by near Hollytree Cottages, North of Prosperous Farm, on wide grass verge at northern entrance of lay-by, on East side of road. Hungerford tombstone, erected by the Leckford or Sousley Water turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- TO HUNGERFORD 2 SARUM 25 Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1289529 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: BE_HGSA02
Farmland, Hungerford A crop of beans under a threatening-looking sky beside the footpath approaching Elm Copse.
Farmland, Hungerford
A crop of beans under a threatening-looking sky beside the footpath approaching Elm Copse.
Farmland, Hungerford Looking into Berkshire from the boundary with Wiltshire.
Farmland, Hungerford
Looking into Berkshire from the boundary with Wiltshire.
Farmland, Hungerford The footpath heading towards Standen Manor from North Standen.
Farmland, Hungerford
The footpath heading towards Standen Manor from North Standen.
Farmland, Hungerford Oil-seed rape and a clump of beeches to the east of Standen Manor.
Farmland, Hungerford
Oil-seed rape and a clump of beeches to the east of Standen Manor.
Old Milestone by the A338, Shalbourne Hungerford tombstone by the A338, in parish of Shalbourne (Kennet District), Eastcourt Farm, between Bagshot turn and new bridge, on grass bank in front of hedge.

Inscription once read:-
(HUNGERFORD)
(3)
(SARUM)
(34)
Rivet bench mark on top.

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1300100 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1300100" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1300100">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: WI_hgsa03
Old Milestone by the A338, Shalbourne
Hungerford tombstone by the A338, in parish of Shalbourne (Kennet District), Eastcourt Farm, between Bagshot turn and new bridge, on grass bank in front of hedge. Inscription once read:- (HUNGERFORD) (3) (SARUM) (34) Rivet bench mark on top. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1300100 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: WI_hgsa03
Six Acre Lane near Shalbourne
Six Acre Lane near Shalbourne
Private road to Standen Manor All the trees beyond the first pair were planted around 2010 and are now a lot bigger.
Private road to Standen Manor
All the trees beyond the first pair were planted around 2010 and are now a lot bigger.
Verge by the  A338, Bagshot
Verge by the A338, Bagshot
The A338, Shalbourne
The A338, Shalbourne
The entrance to Newtown Farm, Shalbourne
The entrance to Newtown Farm, Shalbourne
Inkpen Road at the junction of the A338
Inkpen Road at the junction of the A338
Farmland, Shalbourne A footpath descending through wheat into the valley of the Shalbourne Brook with a copse on the hillside beyond the A338.
Farmland, Shalbourne
A footpath descending through wheat into the valley of the Shalbourne Brook with a copse on the hillside beyond the A338.
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Bagshot is located at Grid Ref: SU3165 (Lat: 51.385908, Lng: -1.547437)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.385908,-1.547437
Bagshot
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.3856189/-1.5451241
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: RG17 130D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.3854507/-1.5450972
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