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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]] and [[Newbury]] and the royal residence of [[Windsor Castle]].
'''Berkshire''' is a [[county]] in central southern [[England]], that has the honorific title of Royal Berkshire. It contains the towns of [[Reading]] and [[Newbury]] and the royal residence of [[Windsor Castle]].
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]]. Berkshire was also present as a military base during World War 2.
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]].
In 1974 a large area of Berkshire, called the [[Vale of the White Horse]], was transferred to the neighbouring county of [[Oxfordshire]].
In 1974 a large area of Berkshire, called the [[Vale of the White Horse]], was transferred to the neighbouring county of [[Oxfordshire]].
[[Category:United Kingdom Counties]]
[[Category:United Kingdom Counties]]