Salt Hill

Settlement in Buckinghamshire

England

Salt Hill

Old Milestone by the A4 in Slough Carved stone post by the A4, in parish of Slough (Slough District), Bath Road; outside Offices, No. 7, on pavement beside low brick wall, just South East of corner, on South side of road. Bath Road limestone diamond, erected by the Colnbrook, Datchet & Slough turnpike trust in the 18th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: MAIDENHEAD / 5 : : LONDON / 21 : : SLOUGH / ½ :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1321975 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1321975" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1321975">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: BU_LB21
Old Milestone by the A4 in Slough Credit: Bryn Kemp

Salt Hill is a suburban area located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated just to the south of Slough, it forms part of the wider Slough Urban Area. The area is primarily residential, offering a mix of housing options including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and apartments.

Salt Hill benefits from its close proximity to Slough town center, which is just a short distance away. This provides residents with easy access to a wide range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The area is also well-served by public transportation, with several bus routes connecting Salt Hill to neighboring towns and villages.

One of the notable features of Salt Hill is its green spaces. The area is home to several parks and recreational areas, providing residents with opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks. Salt Hill Park, in particular, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. This well-maintained park features beautiful landscaped gardens, a children's play area, and a lake, making it an ideal place for picnics and family outings.

Salt Hill offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment, attracting residents who seek a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to urban amenities. The area benefits from its proximity to major road networks, including the M4 motorway, which provides easy access to London and the wider region. With its range of housing options, green spaces, and proximity to essential amenities, Salt Hill presents an attractive choice for those looking to settle in Buckinghamshire.

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Salt Hill Images

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Old Milestone by the A4 in Slough Carved stone post by the A4, in parish of Slough (Slough District), Bath Road; outside Offices, No. 7, on pavement beside low brick wall, just South East of corner, on South side of road. Bath Road limestone diamond, erected by the Colnbrook, Datchet & Slough turnpike trust in the 18th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: MAIDENHEAD / 5 : : LONDON / 21 : : SLOUGH / ½ :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1321975 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1321975" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1321975">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: BU_LB21
Old Milestone by the A4 in Slough
Carved stone post by the A4, in parish of Slough (Slough District), Bath Road; outside Offices, No. 7, on pavement beside low brick wall, just South East of corner, on South side of road. Bath Road limestone diamond, erected by the Colnbrook, Datchet & Slough turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- : MAIDENHEAD / 5 : : LONDON / 21 : : SLOUGH / ½ : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1321975 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: BU_LB21
Slough Station
Slough Station
Slough Retail Park, Twinches Lane Just off the A4 Bath Road which runs through the middle of the square, this photo is looking south.
Slough Retail Park, Twinches Lane
Just off the A4 Bath Road which runs through the middle of the square, this photo is looking south.
The Three Tuns The busy junction between the A4 Bath Road, and the A355 which joins the M4 at Junction 6. It is known as "The Three Tuns" after the pub shown here.
The Three Tuns
The busy junction between the A4 Bath Road, and the A355 which joins the M4 at Junction 6. It is known as "The Three Tuns" after the pub shown here.
"The Office", Slough Trading Estate This building, otherwise known as Crossbow House, 40 Liverpool Road, is situated at the heart of Slough Trading Estate (which incidentally is the largest trading estate in single ownership in Europe). This building is famous for featuring in the opening sequences and some of the filming for popular BBC comedy "The Office".
"The Office", Slough Trading Estate
This building, otherwise known as Crossbow House, 40 Liverpool Road, is situated at the heart of Slough Trading Estate (which incidentally is the largest trading estate in single ownership in Europe). This building is famous for featuring in the opening sequences and some of the filming for popular BBC comedy "The Office".
Slough Power Station These large cooling chimneys, situated in Slough Trading Estate, are visible for miles around.
Slough Power Station
These large cooling chimneys, situated in Slough Trading Estate, are visible for miles around.
Slough CHP Cooling towers Slough was the first privately owned power station and an early innovator in CHP (Combined Heat and Power) supplying steam to heat factories all over the industrial estate.

It now has gas fluidized bed reactors and can use waste paper and plastic collected on the estate as a fuel.
Slough CHP Cooling towers
Slough was the first privately owned power station and an early innovator in CHP (Combined Heat and Power) supplying steam to heat factories all over the industrial estate. It now has gas fluidized bed reactors and can use waste paper and plastic collected on the estate as a fuel.
Grand Union Canal: Slough branch Unlikely scene in the middle of Slough. Taken on a winter evening, looking east.
Grand Union Canal: Slough branch
Unlikely scene in the middle of Slough. Taken on a winter evening, looking east.
Stoke Poges Lane Once a rural lane, now a very busy road.
Stoke Poges Lane
Once a rural lane, now a very busy road.
Essex Avenue, Slough From the crossroads with Canterbury Avenue.
Essex Avenue, Slough
From the crossroads with Canterbury Avenue.
Corfe Gardens Residential estate off Cippenham Lane.
Corfe Gardens
Residential estate off Cippenham Lane.
Slough: Main line railway Viewed looking towards Slough railway station from the Wexham Road bridge with a westbound First Great Western express train.
Slough: Main line railway
Viewed looking towards Slough railway station from the Wexham Road bridge with a westbound First Great Western express train.
Slough: The Horlicks factory One of Slough's iconic images, the Horlicks factory on Stoke Poges Lane was completed in 1908 at a cost of £28,000. The brand name and the site now belong to GlaxoSmithKline. Everything you ever wanted to know about Horlicks (for example that India is by far the largest market for the product) is contained in the Wikipedia article <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horlicks" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horlicks">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> , and, for a free plug which should ensure I get a lifetime supply of the stuff, here's Horlick's own website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.horlicks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.horlicks.co.uk/">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>
Slough: The Horlicks factory
One of Slough's iconic images, the Horlicks factory on Stoke Poges Lane was completed in 1908 at a cost of £28,000. The brand name and the site now belong to GlaxoSmithKline. Everything you ever wanted to know about Horlicks (for example that India is by far the largest market for the product) is contained in the Wikipedia article LinkExternal link , and, for a free plug which should ensure I get a lifetime supply of the stuff, here's Horlick's own website LinkExternal link
Slough: Main line railway Viewed looking away from Slough from the A355 Farnham Road bridge.
Slough: Main line railway
Viewed looking away from Slough from the A355 Farnham Road bridge.
Slough: Leigh Road bridge This narrow road bridge provides a road link over the railway between two industrial estates, but it is controlled by lights, and can be a traffic bottleneck. There is little room for pedestrians to cross safely either.
Slough: Leigh Road bridge
This narrow road bridge provides a road link over the railway between two industrial estates, but it is controlled by lights, and can be a traffic bottleneck. There is little room for pedestrians to cross safely either.
Slough Power Station The two cooling towers on the north side of Edinburgh Avenue, with just a wisp of steam coming from the left one.
Slough Power Station
The two cooling towers on the north side of Edinburgh Avenue, with just a wisp of steam coming from the left one.
Slough Power Station On the south side of Edinburgh Avenue.
Slough Power Station
On the south side of Edinburgh Avenue.
Slough: Elliman Avenue Home of a housing estate with unusual houses built with their chimneys at the front, Elliman Avenue is named after one of Slough's municipal benefactors, James Elliman (yes, he of Elliman's Embrocation fame). Some houses along the road, such as the salmon-coloured one on the right side of the photo, have had their chimneys removed.
Slough: Elliman Avenue
Home of a housing estate with unusual houses built with their chimneys at the front, Elliman Avenue is named after one of Slough's municipal benefactors, James Elliman (yes, he of Elliman's Embrocation fame). Some houses along the road, such as the salmon-coloured one on the right side of the photo, have had their chimneys removed.
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Salt Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU9680 (Lat: 51.512677, Lng: -0.607744)

Unitary Authority: Slough

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.512677,-0.607744
Turning Circle
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Traffic Signals
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Crossing
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Turning Circle
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Place Of Worship
Ledgers Road Methodist
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Salt Hill Park
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Bench
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Milestone
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Absolutely Ice
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SOPs Healthcare Ltd
Addr City: Slough
Addr Housenumber: 147
Addr Postcode: SL1 3UX
Addr Street: Bath Road
Healthcare: optometrist
Website: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6648272543
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Bus Stop
Ellis Avenue
Bus: yes
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Windmill Road
Bus: yes
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Windmill Road
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Salt Hill Park
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Salt Hill Park
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Salt Hill Three Tuns
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Salt Hill Three Tuns
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Fast Food
Pizza GoGo
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Brand Wikidata: Q118121277
Cuisine: pizza
Takeaway: yes
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Pharmacy
Campbell pharmacy
Dispensing: yes
Drive Through: no
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Phone: +44 1753521968
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SD wines
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Fireworks factory
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Aptus
Office: estate_agent
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Gents hairdresser
Shop: hairdresser
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Aruna tanning
Beauty: tanning
Shop: beauty
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Pizza Hut Delivery
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Fast Food
Peri Chick 'n' Grill
Cuisine: chicken
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Paragon Dry Cleaners
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Domino's
Addr Country: GB
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Takeaway: yes
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Slough Kebab & Grill
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Cafe
Three Tuns Cafe
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Owen white solicitors
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pro edge salon
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BSG ladies only salon
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AGA hairdressers
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Lego Co Ltd.
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Fire Station
Slough Fire Station
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Parking Entrance
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Parking
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NHS Covid19 Mass Vaccination Centre
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Note: precise location in building required
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Bus Stop
Salt Hill Three Tuns
Bus: yes
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Salt Hill Three Tuns
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