Silchester - Location, Local government, School education

An ancient British town situated SW of Reading, S England, UK. Silchester's ancient name was Calleva Atrebatum. One of the three main Belgic towns (oppida) of pre-Roman Britain, it was also a prosperous place in Roman times until its mysterious abandonment at an unknown date.

For the Roman settlement, see Silchester Roman Town.

Silchester is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, UK.

Location

Silchester is located ten miles south-west of the large town of Reading and five miles north of Basingstoke.

Position:grid reference SU628618

Nearby towns and cities: Basingstoke, Reading, Tadley

Nearby villages: Bramley, Mortimer, Mortimer West End

Local government

Silchester is a civil parish with an elected parish council.

School education

Children aged 11 to 16 that receive state-funded education are likely to attend The Hurst Community College in Baughurst.

The village pub is called the Calleva Arms, a reference to Roman Calleva. The village is also famed for the amateur dramatic society, the "Silchester Players"

Silchester Cricket club compete in the Hampshire Cricket League (Division 3 North East 2006 season)