Speenhamland, Berkshire

Speenhamland is a district of Newbury, Berkshire, which gave rise to the Speenhamland system of poor relief in the early 19th century. It lies to the north of the River Kennet, between the centre of Newbury and the village of Speen to the north-west.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Page, William; Ditchfield, P.H., eds. (1924). "Speen with Speenhamland, Bagnor and Benham". A History of the County of Berkshire. Victoria County History. 4. pp. 97–110.

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Coordinates: 51°24′25″N 1°19′30″W / 51.407°N 1.325°W / 51.407; -1.325


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