Midgham

Midgham
Village and civil parish
St Matthew's parish church was built in 1869 in a tall 13th-century style.
View of upper part of Midgham Park estate.
Midgham is located in Berkshire
Midgham
Midgham
Location within Berkshire
Area5.01 km2 (1.93 sq mi)
Population334 (2011 census)[1]
• Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
OS grid referenceSU5567
Civil parish
  • Midgham
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townReading
Postcode districtRG7
Dialling code0118
PoliceThames Valley
FireRoyal Berkshire
AmbulanceSouth Central
UK Parliament
WebsiteThe Midgham Village Website
List of places
UK
England
Berkshire
51°24′04″N 1°12′11″W / 51.401°N 1.203°W / 51.401; -1.203

Midgham is a village and civil parish occupying slopes and the flood plain on the north side of the River Kennet, which in summer months draws much of the water from the valley. It has smaller watercourses alongside. It is centred 6 miles (10 km) east of Newbury and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Thatcham. The north of the parish is 4.5 miles (7 km) south of the M4 motorway.