Knowl Hill, Berkshire
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Knowl Hill is a small village
in the civil parish
of Hurley
in the English
county of Berkshire
. It is situated 5 miles west of Maidenhead
on the A4 Bath Road towards Reading
.
The village is home to the Knowl Hill Primary School, St Peter's Church, a greasy spoon café and a tool shop. There are four fine pubs within the village, the Bird in Hand and the Seven Stars, "The Old Devil Inn", "The Royal Oak" and others in neighbouring places, each with its own unique character and history. Situated on the south side of the A4 is Knowl Hill Common, a small hill looking out over Berkshire towards Windsor Castle
which can clearly be seen on a nice day. Also on the south side is a small wood known as 'The Clumps', the name coming from two separate groups of trees that were once significantly taller than the rest and clumped in the middle.
s, steam-powered labour machinery, vintage cars and motorcycles and a working railway extraction engine. The event also had a large fun fair, local and commercial food traders, craft and animal-showing tents and helicopter rides.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in the civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
of Hurley
Hurley, Berkshire
Hurley is a village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire.Hurley is famous for its proximity to the River Thames. It is also within easy reach of Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and London. The parish includes the villages and hamlets of Cockpole Green, Warren Row, Knowl Hill, Burchett's...
in the English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
county of Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
. It is situated 5 miles west of Maidenhead
Maidenhead
Maidenhead is a town and unparished area within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in Berkshire, England. It lies on the River Thames and is situated west of Charing Cross in London.-History:...
on the A4 Bath Road towards Reading
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
.
The village is home to the Knowl Hill Primary School, St Peter's Church, a greasy spoon café and a tool shop. There are four fine pubs within the village, the Bird in Hand and the Seven Stars, "The Old Devil Inn", "The Royal Oak" and others in neighbouring places, each with its own unique character and history. Situated on the south side of the A4 is Knowl Hill Common, a small hill looking out over Berkshire towards Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
which can clearly be seen on a nice day. Also on the south side is a small wood known as 'The Clumps', the name coming from two separate groups of trees that were once significantly taller than the rest and clumped in the middle.
Knowl Hill Steam Rally
Knowl Hill is most famous for the Knowl Hill Steam Rally. This was an internationally known event that was held every August. Unfortunately, due to rising insurance costs the decision was made to hold the very last Steam Rally in 2004. This caused much disappointment in the local community. The Steam Rally provided an enjoyable opportunity for the public to see, and for enthusiasts to show, a wide range of vintage machinery that has been an integral part of the United Kingdom's history. This included traction engineTraction engine
A traction engine is a self-propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus, meaning 'drawn', since the prime function of any traction engine is to draw a load behind it...
s, steam-powered labour machinery, vintage cars and motorcycles and a working railway extraction engine. The event also had a large fun fair, local and commercial food traders, craft and animal-showing tents and helicopter rides.