Eastbury

Eastbury is a delightful and welcoming village with the river Lambourn meandering through its heart. Situated in the Lambourn Valley in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, it is surrounded by picturesque farmland and a network of scenic footpaths and bridleways, perfect for leisurely strolls

Eastbury

Commuting to London Paddington from Hungerford is convenient, just a short 15-minute drive away.

London can be easily reached in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes via the M4.

Most of the Lambourn Roman activity seems to have centred around the Eastbury area.

There was a discovery of a bronze sceptre head shaped like a male bust.

It could have been linked to a Roman temple, the exact location of which is still a mystery.

Maybe it was the structure on Stancombe Down, indicated by its roof tiles, floor tesserae, pottery, mortars, and coins.

Although commonly thought to be a villa.

The burials of ten residents from the 4th century have also been unearthed there.

The small church of St. James might be from 1851 and the village boasts a medieval preaching cross.

The area boasts several prestigious independent schools such as Thorngrove, Horris Hill, St. Gabriel’s, Downe House, Cheam, Marlston House, and Marlborough College.

Eastbury is a delightful and welcoming village with the river Lambourn meandering through its heart.

Situated in the Lambourn Valley in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, it is surrounded by picturesque farmland and a network of scenic footpaths and bridleways, perfect for leisurely strolls.

Commuting to London Paddington from Hungerford is convenient, just a short 15-minute drive away.

London can be easily reached in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes via the M4.

The area boasts several prestigious independent schools such as Thorngrove, Horris Hill, St. Gabriel’s, Downe House, Cheam, Marlston House, and Marlborough College.

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