(Hamlet near Woodlands St Mary)
Traditional county: Berkshire · Unitary authority: West Berkshire · Region: South East
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| Place | The Holt |
| Traditional County | Berkshire |
| Unitary Authority | West Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.464074 |
| Longitude | -1.512138 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The landscape surrounding The Holt is a gentle tapestry of arable fields and scattered woodland, characteristic of the Berkshire Downs. It lies 5.5 km north of Hungerford (from Hungerford: bearing 3°T, OS grid SU 339 740), and is situated south-south-east of Woodlands St Mary village. The Holt, as a named entity, appears in historical records suggesting a long-standing agricultural presence, with its origins likely tied to the clearing of land for farming. Its rural character is further defined by its proximity to the wider, protected landscapes of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Life in The Holt has traditionally revolved around the surrounding countryside, with farming practices shaping its development over centuries. While not a large settlement, The Holt retains a distinct identity within the broader West Berkshire district.
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| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
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