Discover Royal County of Berkshire

Prospect Park, Reading
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Author: Andrew Griffith


Berkshire is one of the historic counties of South East England. As it is the location of Windsor Castle, it is recognised as the Royal County of Berkshire.

Berkshire covers 1,262 sq km (487 sq mi) and has a population of 812,000 (2011 estimate). It borders the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and Hampshire. The county town is Reading.

Towns and Villages in Berkshire

Sights in Royal County of Berkshire

Henry VIII Gateway, Windsor Castle
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Author: Thomas Duesing

Map of Ceremonial Counties of England

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