Pangbourne Berkshire Map

About Pangbourne

Pangbourne, a Berkshire village, traces its origins back to a Saxon settlement, its name likely derived from the personal name "Paegna" and the Old English word "tun," meaning homestead or village. It lies 8.5 km west-north-west of Reading (from Reading: bearing 293°T, OS grid SU 635 765), and is situated south of Whitchurch-on-Thames village. The River Pang, a gentle waterway, meanders through the parish, its presence shaping the local landscape and once powering its mills, the faint echo of their turning wheels seeming to linger in the air on quiet afternoons. The village green, a soft expanse of emerald, serves as the heart of Pangbourne, a place where the afternoon sun often casts long, lazy shadows from the ancient yew trees. For centuries, Pangbourne has been a modest market town, its weekly market a vibrant affair that still draws people from the surrounding countryside, a colourful splash against the muted tones of the Berkshire Downs. The fine parish church of St. James the Great, with its sturdy flint walls and graceful spire, stands as a silent witness to the village's enduring spirit, its bells marking the passage of time with a steady, resonant chime.

About This Pangbourne Map Page

Explore Pangbourne, Berkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.484019, -1.086321. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

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