Brimpton

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Brimpton

Enborne Way, Brimpton — Enborne Way, Brimpton Credit: Oscar

Brimpton is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles to the south of the town of Newbury, Brimpton is nestled in a rural area surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village falls within the district of West Berkshire and has a population of around 500 residents.

Brimpton boasts a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. It is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features a beautiful Norman doorway. The village also has a number of charming thatched cottages, giving it a quintessential English village feel.

Despite its small size, Brimpton offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, The Three Horseshoes, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village is well-connected to surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Newbury and other nearby towns.

Brimpton is surrounded by idyllic countryside, making it a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers numerous walking and cycling routes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the beautiful Berkshire landscape. The village is also within close proximity to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing further opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment of the countryside.

Overall, Brimpton is a charming village with a rich history, offering a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents.

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Brimpton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.379454/-1.199647 or Grid Reference SU5564. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Enborne Way, Brimpton

Enborne Way, Brimpton

Footpath towards Wasing Road A public footpath between Enborne Way and Wasing Road.

Footpath towards Wasing Road

A public footpath between Enborne Way and Wasing Road.

Enborne Way car park

Enborne Way car park

Hyde End Lane

Hyde End Lane

Parish Notices, Hyde End Lane Between Brimpton and Crookham is a group of houses around the junction of Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane. A Brimpton Parish Council notice board is on the back fence of a house on the corner.

Parish Notices, Hyde End Lane

Between Brimpton and Crookham is a group of houses around the junction of Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane. A Brimpton Parish Council notice board is on the back fence of a house on the corner.

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Barn at Upper Hyde End Farm In the SW corner of SU5564 towards the end of Hyde End Lane before it becomes a track.

Barn at Upper Hyde End Farm

In the SW corner of SU5564 towards the end of Hyde End Lane before it becomes a track.

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Hyde End Pumping Station A pumping station belonging to the Environment Agency. It is for river flow augmentation when water levels get too low in the River Enborne.
Water can be pumped into the river from a borehole.

Hyde End Pumping Station

A pumping station belonging to the Environment Agency. It is for river flow augmentation when water levels get too low in the River Enborne. Water can be pumped into the river from a borehole.

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Hyde End Farm Under Wraps Impossible to see what&#039;s going on here, but it looks serious.

Hyde End Farm Under Wraps

Impossible to see what's going on here, but it looks serious.

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Shalford Lodge, Wasing Park Entrance to the Wasing Estate. The road leads to Wasing House and there is a public right of way to Wasing Parish Church which is adjacent.
Wasing is still a parish although there is no village as such. The church is still in use, mostly for weddings.

Shalford Lodge, Wasing Park

Entrance to the Wasing Estate. The road leads to Wasing House and there is a public right of way to Wasing Parish Church which is adjacent. Wasing is still a parish although there is no village as such. The church is still in use, mostly for weddings.

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Shalford Bridge - River Enborne

Shalford Bridge - River Enborne

Shalford Farm - Wasing

Shalford Farm - Wasing

Bus stops on Back Lane

Bus stops on Back Lane

Houses on Back Lane - Wasing

Houses on Back Lane - Wasing

Quaking Bridge A bridge over a small part of the River Kennet on Brimpton Road.

Quaking Bridge

A bridge over a small part of the River Kennet on Brimpton Road.

Corner to Quaking Bridge A corner on Brimpton Road leading to Quaking Bridge.

Corner to Quaking Bridge

A corner on Brimpton Road leading to Quaking Bridge.

Brimpton Road Looking south along Brimpton Road towards Brimpton.

Brimpton Road

Looking south along Brimpton Road towards Brimpton.

Muddy lay-bys on Back Lane Some muddy lay-bys with big puddles on Back Lane. Surprisingly, both were in use!

Muddy lay-bys on Back Lane

Some muddy lay-bys with big puddles on Back Lane. Surprisingly, both were in use!

Byway off Back Lane The entrance to the byway off Back Lane, which runs to Brimpton Lane. It is very muddy! The sign appears to have been hit by a vehicle as it is pointing the wrong direction.

Byway off Back Lane

The entrance to the byway off Back Lane, which runs to Brimpton Lane. It is very muddy! The sign appears to have been hit by a vehicle as it is pointing the wrong direction.

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Brimpton is located at Grid Ref: SU5564 (Lat: 51.379454, Lng: -1.199647)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.379454,-1.199647

War Memorial

Historic: memorial

Lat/Long: 51.3793217/-1.1996615

Shelter

Lat/Long: 51.3792489/-1.1993496

Bus Stop

Lat/Long: 51.3793523/-1.1989327

Post Office

Forge Stores

Lat/Long: 51.37935/-1.1987693

Post Box

Fixme: This may have been removed or decomissioned. Please check

Mapillary: 2899207070298406

Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar

Post Box Type: wall

Postal Code: RG7

Ref: RG7 43

Survey Date: 2020-10-03

Lat/Long: 51.379279/-1.198542

Brimpton

Place: village

Wikidata: Q781334

Lat/Long: 51.3786132/-1.1989082

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 51.3784336/-1.1966727

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 51.3788465/-1.1959163

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 51.3788067/-1.2001569

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 51.3781267/-1.1988253

Bench

Lat/Long: 51.3792603/-1.1994417

Little Court

Addr Housename: Little Court

Building: residential

Source: OS OpenData StreetView

Lat/Long: 51.378809/-1.2050464

Crookham End House

Addr Housename: Crookham End House

Building: residential

Source: OS OpenData StreetView

Wikidata: Q26590227

Lat/Long: 51.3788056/-1.2053039

Defibrillator

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 51.3776282/-1.1978614

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3769758/-1.2050092

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3772788/-1.2055832

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.377473/-1.204623

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3776873/-1.2035501

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3769724/-1.2013534

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3760667/-1.2002349

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3768669/-1.1996448

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3772051/-1.2006211

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3775735/-1.2015438

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3757251/-1.1957824

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3763848/-1.1961418

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3770812/-1.1965013

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3781996/-1.2038291

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3789798/-1.203129

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3798101/-1.2036091

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3806773/-1.2041134

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.3816282/-1.2046927

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.377915/-1.2024879

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