Aldermaston, Civil parish in West Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Aldermaston is a civil parish in West Berkshire that sits within the Kennet Valley surrounded by meadows and woodlands. Traditional English buildings line its streets, constructed from locally sourced stone and other regional materials typical of the area.
The Domesday Book recorded the settlement in 1086 with a mill and fisheries under William the Conqueror following the Norman invasion. Water-powered mills and fishing rights shaped the village's economic foundation for centuries to come.
The parish church displays an alabaster monument from 1530 depicting Sir George Forster and his wife, along with notable hatchments of the Congreve family. These crafted works tell the story of local families who held influence in the area for generations.
The village sits at roughly equal distances from the larger towns of Reading, Newbury, and Basingstoke, making it a convenient central point. Visitors can easily travel to these nearby towns for shopping, services, or additional attractions in the wider area.
The village maintains one of England's eleven remaining candle auctions, where bidding continues until a pin drops through a burning tallow candle. This rare tradition has remained largely unchanged and offers visitors a glimpse into a medieval trading practice still in use today.
Location: West Berkshire
Website: http://aldermaston.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.38300,-1.15000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:53
Aldermaston Court
616 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston
477 m
Aldermaston Lock
2.1 kmAldermaston Gravel Pits
1.6 km
Church of St John the Baptist
2.3 kmManse (Now 2 Houses) Attached To The Countess Of Huntingdon's Chapel
2.6 km
Countess Of Huntingdon's Chapel
2.6 km
The Hind's Head Inn
267 mTile Cottage
147 mBridge Over Stream Approximately 25 Metres To North West Of Fisherman's Lodge
2.6 km
North East Lodges And Gates To Aldermaston Court
176 mThe Dene
214 mBridge House Home School
2.2 kmBarn End House
968 mGrim's Bank: section extending 880yds (795m) in Old Warren
2.3 kmBarn And Outbuildings Approximately 20 Metres To South East Of Forster's Farmhouse
348 mWall And Blocked Doorway Approximately 10 Metres To East And Approximately 20 Metres To South Of Church Of St Mary
504 m10, 11 And 12, Fisherman's Lane
194 m22 And 22A, The Street
161 m
Milestone At Su 5936 6711
1.9 kmLock Up Approximately 25 Metres To North Of Hind's Head Inn
276 mThe Old Malthouse
487 mK6 Telephone Kiosk Outside The Shop, The Street
240 mBarn Aproximately 10 Metres To North Of Frouds Farmhouse
1.3 km42 And 43, The Street
234 m25, The Street
153 mGrim's Bank: section extending 240yds (220m) E of Padworth Gully
2.4 kmGrim's Bank: section extending 470yds (430m) in Little Heath
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