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'''Berkshire''' is a [[county]] in central southern [[England]] that has the honorific title of Royal Berkshire. It contains the towns of [[Reading (England)|Reading]] and [[Newbury]] and the royal residence of [[Windsor Castle]].

'''Royal County of Berkshire''' is a [[Traditional counties|traditional county]] in southern [[England]]. The county town is a matter of debate; it was long considered to be [[Abingdon]], but the summer assizes moved to [[Reading (England)|Reading]] in 1867, which has long been seen to have moved the county town.

The county's strategic central position has resulted in it being the venue for many historical battles, notably between the [[Vikings]] and the forces of [[Alfred the Great]], and during the [[English Civil War]].

The county's strategic central position has resulted in it being the venue for many historical battles, notably between the [[Vikings]] and the forces of [[Alfred the Great]], and during the [[English Civil War]].

[[Category:English Counties]]

[[Category:English Counties]]