historical landmark in East Ilsley

West Berkshire Heritage: the home of Shaw House, the West Berkshire Museum, the Historic Environment Record, and the Archaeology Service

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Hidden away in a modern housing estate just outside the town centre is the ruin of Barton (often referred to as Barton Court). The ruined Barton House (or Barton Court) is now surrounded by the h…

The Abbey Gardens are a charming stroll with flat, easy paths and wide gates. Amongst the planted flower displays can be found Victoria's statue and the ruins which have fooled many a visitor int…

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This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.

Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.

milton manor house for events and weddings. Abingdon Oxfordshire.