Beedon | |
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Saint Nicholas Church |
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Beedon shown within Berkshire | |
Area | 8.05 km2 (3.11 sq mi) |
Population | 459 (2011 census) |
• Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SU4878 |
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Unitary authority | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Newbury |
Postcode district | RG20 |
Dialling code | 01635 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Royal Berkshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
EU Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament | |
Beedon is a village and civil parish about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Newbury in West Berkshire, England. The village has outlying farmhouses and is otherwise clustered west of the A34 road.
Beedon manor house was built early in the 18th century.
The Church of England parish church of Saint Nicholas was built in about 1220.
From 18 February 2013, Beedon is served by Newbury and District bus services 6 and 6A from Newbury.
Beedon has a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) just to the north east of the village, called Ashridge Wood.