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'''Berkshire''' is a [[county]] in central southern [[England]], that has the honorific title of Royal Berkshire. It contains the towns of [[Reading]] and [[Newbury]] and the royal residence of [[Windsor Castle]]. | '''Berkshire''' is a [[county]] in central southern [[England]], that has the honorific title of Royal Berkshire. It contains the towns of [[Reading]] and [[Newbury]] and the royal residence of [[Windsor Castle]]. | ||
| − | The county's strategic central position has resulted in it being the venue for many historical battles, notably between the [[Vikings]] and the forces of [[Alfred the Great]], and during the [[English Civil War]]. | + | The county's strategic central position has resulted in it being the venue for many historical battles, notably between the [[Vikings]] and the forces of [[Alfred the Great]], and during the [[English Civil War]]. Berkshire was also present as a military base during World War 2. |
In 1974 a large area of Berkshire, called the [[Vale of the White Horse]], was transferred to the neighbouring county of [[Oxfordshire]]. | In 1974 a large area of Berkshire, called the [[Vale of the White Horse]], was transferred to the neighbouring county of [[Oxfordshire]]. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Counties]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Counties]] | ||
Revision as of 02:46, June 4, 2009
Berkshire is a county in central southern England, that has the honorific title of Royal Berkshire. It contains the towns of Reading and Newbury and the royal residence of Windsor Castle.
The county's strategic central position has resulted in it being the venue for many historical battles, notably between the Vikings and the forces of Alfred the Great, and during the English Civil War. Berkshire was also present as a military base during World War 2.
In 1974 a large area of Berkshire, called the Vale of the White Horse, was transferred to the neighbouring county of Oxfordshire.