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'''Royal County of Berkshire''' is a [[Traditional counties|traditional county]] in southern [[England]]. The county town is a matter of debate; it was long considered to be [[Abingdon]], but the summer assizes moved to [[Reading (England)|Reading]] in 1867, which has long been seen to have moved the county town. | '''Royal County of Berkshire''' is a [[Traditional counties|traditional county]] in southern [[England]]. The county town is a matter of debate; it was long considered to be [[Abingdon]], but the summer assizes moved to [[Reading (England)|Reading]] in 1867, which has long been seen to have moved the county town. | ||
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| + | [[Oxfordshire]] and [[Buckinghamshire]] lie across the [[River Thames]] to the north, [[Surrey]] lies to the south-east, the southern border is with Hampshire and to the west are [[Wiltshire]] and a 5-mile border with [[Gloucestershire]]. | ||
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]]. | ||
[[Category:English Counties]] | [[Category:English Counties]] | ||
Revision as of 17:06, May 1, 2025
Royal County of Berkshire is a traditional county in southern England. The county town is a matter of debate; it was long considered to be Abingdon, but the summer assizes moved to Reading in 1867, which has long been seen to have moved the county town.
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire lie across the River Thames to the north, Surrey lies to the south-east, the southern border is with Hampshire and to the west are Wiltshire and a 5-mile border with Gloucestershire.
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.