Berkshire
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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.
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.