Peasemore
Appearance
Peasemore | |
---|---|
2011 census)[1] | |
• Density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SU4677 |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Newbury |
Postcode district | RG20 |
Dialling code | 01635 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Royal Berkshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Website | www |
Peasemore is a village and
A34 road and north of the town of Newbury
.
Geography
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Peasemore is a small community with a typical
NNW
of Newbury.
History
Peasemore is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. There is a plaque on the village hall relating to the entry. In 1978, Peasemore won Berkshire's best-kept village competition. The plaque for the award is placed in the entrance to St Barnabas' church, which is a Grade II listed building. The mainly mid-18th century church is one of many designed by G E Street.[2]
Amenities and sport
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Peasemore has a
play area run using the parish council precept.[4]
Former amenities
Peasemore had a
village school, built in 1850, closed in the 1950s. Its own post office in Hailey Lane closed around 1980 and was converted to a private residence. Now, the nearest grocery shop and primary school are in Chieveley which hosts the majority of weekday church events.[5]
Transport
Since January 2024, bus services to Peasemore are operated by an on-demand system. Journeys can be booked on an app, by email or by telephone.[7][8]
Notable residents
- William Lyford, Anglican then non-Anglican clergyman and author, elected to the Westminster Assembly, rector (parish priest).
- Miss Read, author, temporary headmistress at Peasemore.
- David Cameron, Foreign secretary, raised in Peasemore.
Demography
Output area | Homes owned outright | Owned with a loan | Socially rented | Privately rented | Other | km2 roads | km2 water | km2 domestic gardens | Usual residents | km2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Civil parish | 39 | 40 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 0.076 | 0.007 | 0.115 | 311 | 8.29 |
References
- ^ a b Key Statistics: Dwellings; Quick Statistics: Population Density; Physical Environment: Land Use Survey 2005
- ^ Historic England (27 June 1972). "Church of St Barnabas (Grade II) (1135893)". National Heritage List for England.
- ^ "The Fox at Peasemore".
- ^ a b "Amenities and Leisure". peasemore.org.uk. Peasemore Civil Parish Council. Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ a b "East Downland Benefice meetings and events". The Church of England. Archived from the original on 30 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ Peasemore Cricket Club from national cricketing host site Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "New On-Demand Bus Service and Changes to existing Peasemore Service". Peasemore Parish Council. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "On-demand bus service connecting Northwest Downlands with Newbury". West Berkshire Council. 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
External links
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