BERKSHIRE

by
H. W. MONCKTON, F.L.S., F.G.S.
With Maps, Diagrams and Illustrations

Cambridge:
at the University Press
1911

Cambridge:
PRINTED BY JOHN CLAY, M.A.
AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS

CONTENTS

PAGE
1.[County and Shire. Meaning of the Words]1
2.[General Characteristics]6
3.[Size. Shape. Boundaries]8
4.[Surface and General Features]15
5.[Watershed. Rivers and their Courses. Lakes]18
6.[Geology and Soil]25
7.[Natural History]41
8.[Climate and Rainfall]47
9.[People—Race. Population]52
10.[Agriculture]55
11.[Industries and Manufactures]57
12.[Minerals. Building Materials]61
13.[The History of Berkshire]65
14.[History (continued)]75
15.[Antiquities—(a) Prehistoric]80
16.[Antiquities—(b) Roman and Saxon]89
17.[Architecture—(a) Ecclesiastical. Churches]91
18.[Architecture—(b) Religious Houses]102
19.[Architecture—(c) Military]109
20.[Architecture—(d) Domestic]113
21.[Communications—Ancient and Modern]117
22.[Administration and Divisions—Ancient andModern]125
23.[Public and Educational Establishments]128
24.[The Forest in Berkshire]135
25.[Roll of Honour]137
26.[The Chief Towns and Villages of Berkshire]146