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Wallingford is a historic market town in Berkshire. The town has played an important role in English history starting with the surrender of Stigand to William the Conqueror in 1066, which led to his taking the throne and the creation of Wallingford Castle. The Treaty of Wallingford, which ended a civil war known as The Anarchy between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, was signed here. Wallingford Bridge is a mediæval road bridge over the River Thames connecting Wallingford to Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire. Wallingford Town Hall was constructed in 1670 and is located on the southern side of the market square with the War Memorial in front and the church of St Mary-le-More behind. The town is within the council area of South Oxfordshire (Oxfordshire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Berkshire
Lat, Long: 51.600977,-1.1245632
Grid Reference: SU 6073 8948
Civil Parish: Wallingford CP
Council Area: South Oxfordshire CA (Oxfordshire CA)
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 47569
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wallingford,_Berkshire_47569

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