Wash Common

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Wash Common

Skinners Green Looking south from the northeast corner of the square towards farm buildings. The square consists of farmland, crossed by the A34 trunk road. — Skinners Green Credit: Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Wash Common is a small residential area located in Berkshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Newbury, approximately 50 miles west of London. The area is known for its peaceful and scenic surroundings, with lush green fields and woodlands, making it an attractive place for residents seeking a quieter lifestyle.

One of the notable features of Wash Common is its close proximity to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing residents with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The common itself is a large open space offering recreational facilities including a playground, tennis courts, and a cricket pitch, making it a popular spot for families and sports enthusiasts.

The residential properties in Wash Common vary in style, ranging from modern houses to traditional cottages, offering a diverse mix of architectural designs. The area is primarily residential, with a few local amenities including a convenience store, a pub, and a community center.

Transportation in Wash Common is well-connected, with regular bus services to nearby towns and easy access to major road networks, including the A34 and M4 motorway. The town of Newbury, located just a short distance away, offers a wider range of amenities including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Overall, Wash Common provides a tranquil and picturesque setting for residents, while offering easy access to both rural and urban amenities, making it an ideal place to live for those seeking a balance between peaceful countryside living and convenient city access.

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Wash Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.375699/-1.3531982 or Grid Reference SU4564. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Skinners Green

Looking south from the northeast corner of the square towards farm buildings. The square consists of farmland, crossed by the A34 trunk road.

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Wash Common

The large water tower in the northern part of the square, which is largely residential housing estates.

Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Bridge on the A34 near Newbury

The bridge crosses the minor road in the middle of the northern half of the grid square. The picture was taken from the south side looking north.

Pam Brophy

Wheatlands Farmland near Newbury

This farmland to the east of the road is viewed from the north end looking south east.

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Enborne C of E School

The school is situated just north of the centre of the grid square at the intersection. The picture was taken somewhat south east side of the school, looking north west.

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Newbury Rugby Football Club

The rugby field, clubhouse and stand are situated in the northern half of the grid square. This picture was taken looking more or less south east.

Pam Brophy

Turning for Boames lane off Skinners Green Lane

Tim Booth

A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road

Tim Booth

Modern Dwelling between Enborne and Newtown

This square is almost all residential with a number of new housing developments. This is an example of one of them.

Pam Brophy

Road into Newbury

This road is at the intersection on the south eastern edge of the square.

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Elizabeth Road near Newbury

Where Elizabeth Road meets the A343, in the north eastern corner of the square. This square is largely residential. These dwellings are more or less typical of those in the streets in this section of the square.

Pam Brophy

The Falkland Memorial: Newbury

This memorial is in the north-easternmost tip of this square on the south western side of the intersection. Although the map has the description in the adjacent square, the memorial itself is on a triangle of land in this square.

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Pasture near Wash Water

This pasture is on the north side of the minor road in the southern half of the square. Most of the square is farmland.

Pam Brophy

Wash Water Road near Enborne

This is a view of the end of Wash Water road and the public house marked ph on the 1:50 000 map. The pub is on the north side of the road. The road joins the A343 to the right (east) of the pub and leads off the A343 to Enborne. This square contains some of the residential area of Wash Common and the key roads linking Enborne and Wash Water.

Pam Brophy

A34(T) Bridge near Newtown

This square is largely farmland and plantations belonging to the English Forestry commission. This bridge carries the A34(T) over one of the lanes passing through the forested area.

Pam Brophy