The Slade

Settlement in Berkshire

England

The Slade

Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury One of two cul-de-sacs sharing the same name. — Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury Credit: Oscar

The Slade is a charming village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, The Slade boasts a picturesque setting surrounded by rolling green hills and lush countryside. It is a small, close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents.

The village is renowned for its idyllic scenery and quaint charm. The Slade is home to a variety of traditional cottages and houses, many of which date back several centuries, adding to the village's historical allure. The architecture in the area is predominantly made up of classic English countryside designs, with thatched roofs and timber frames.

The Slade is also well-known for its local amenities and community spirit. The village features a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for social gatherings and events. Additionally, there are several walking trails and green spaces in the vicinity, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

The village is conveniently located near a number of larger towns and cities, including Reading and Wokingham, providing residents with easy access to a wider range of services and amenities. The Slade is also well-connected in terms of transportation, with regular bus services and easy access to major road networks.

Overall, The Slade is a charming and tranquil village that offers a peaceful and close-knit community, surrounded by beautiful countryside and with convenient access to larger urban centers.

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The Slade Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.427786/-1.231872 or Grid Reference SU5370. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury

One of two cul-de-sacs sharing the same name.

Oscar

Turners Green, Upper Bucklebury

Apple Tree Cottage to the left, a small church to the centre and Turners Green House to the right.

Oscar

Hillhouse Farmhouse, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Circa 1600 with some C19 refacing and large C19 wing to south. Brick, timber framed with brick nogging, some later brick refacing. Old tile roof, hipped over projecting wing to left with stack off-centre to left, stack to right and C20 dormer with casements. L-plan: 3 framed bays of one storey and attic with large C19 two storey wing projecting to left. East front: brick faced bay to right, 2-light C19 casement in centre bay and 5-light C19 casement in left-hand bay. Projecting wing, right-hand return wall: one first floor 3-light segemental headed casement and 2 ground floor 3-light segmental headed casements to left. 5-panelled door to right with rectangular overlight under segmental head and C20 porch. Interior: frame includes one pair of cruck blades. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Before the hunt, Bucklebury, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Bridleway to West Wood

Des Blenkinsopp

Rutted Bridleway

The road along Bucklebury Alley runs out of tarmac a short way back, but continues as a track, linking with a whole lot of other similar muddy lanes.

Des Blenkinsopp

Nearly the end of the road

This is about as far as you would want to take the car along here unless you were visiting the handful of houses tucked away in the woods a bit further along.

Des Blenkinsopp

Field opposite St Mary's Church

Basher Eyre

Glebe House, Bucklebury, Berkshire

18 with C20 porch. Red brick with plat band to right. Half hipped old tile roof, 4 gabled eaves dormers to right with 2-light casements, end stack to right, ridge stack above door off-centre to right, and 3 stacks to rear. Altered lobby entrance type. 1 1/2 storeys. 4 ground floor 3-light casements, 2 to right with segmental relieving arches. 4-panelled door with porch between first and second windows from left, porch with hipped tile roof, panelled door and flanking windows between third and fourth windows from left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram