Midgham | |
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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. | |
Location within Berkshire | |
Area | 5.01 km2 (1.93 sq mi) |
Population | 334 (2011 census)[1] |
• Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SU5567 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Reading |
Postcode district | RG7 |
Dialling code | 0118 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Royal Berkshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Website | The Midgham Village Website |
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.