Tilehurst

Tilehurst extends from the River Thames in the north to the A4 road in the south, occupying an elevated position 100 meters above sea level.

The area derived its name from the Old English words 'tigel' for tile and 'hurst' for wooded hill, reflecting its tile production history from Saxon times until 1967.

The Triangle area forms the central hub of the community with a war memorial, village green, and numerous local shops serving the population of 16,000 residents.

The suburb connects to London Paddington in under one hour by rail from Tilehurst station, while the M4 motorway provides direct road access to Wales and London.

The Tilehurst Water Tower, constructed in 1932 with an open octagonal design, stands as a prominent landmark visible from multiple vantage points in the region.

Location: Reading

GPS coordinates: 51.46108,-1.03636

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:09