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Thatcham, Market town in West Berkshire, England

Thatcham extends across 21 square kilometers in the Kennet Valley, featuring residential areas surrounded by natural reserves and waterways.

Archaeological findings indicate that settlers established communities in this location during the Mesolithic period, over 13,000 years before present times.

The Chapel of St Thomas the Martyr, constructed in 1304, represents medieval architecture and served as both an educational institution and religious center.

The railway station provides direct connections to Reading and Newbury, with trains departing every 30 minutes during peak hours.

The Motor Insurers' Research Centre in Thatcham determines security ratings for vehicles throughout the United Kingdom.

Location: West Berkshire

Website: http://thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.40500,-1.26450

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56

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