Ashampstead

Ashampstead
St. Clement's parish church
Ashampstead
Ashampstead shown within Berkshire
Population	398 (2001 census) 392 (2011 Census)
OS grid reference	SU5676
Unitary authority	West Berkshire
Ceremonial county	Berkshire
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Reading
Postcode district	RG8
Dialling code	01635
Police	Thames Valley
Fire	Royal Berkshire
Ambulance	South Central
EU Parliament	South East England
List of places UK England Berkshire 51°29′N 1°11′W / 51.49°N 1.19°W / 51.49; -1.19Coordinates: 51°29′N 1°11′W / 51.49°N 1.19°W / 51.49; -1.19

Ashampstead is a small village and civil parish in the rural area between Reading, Newbury and Streatley in Berkshire, England. The parish population is about 400, occupying some 150 dwellings.

The village was called Esshamstede in the 13th and 14th centuries.

The Church of England parish church of Saint Clement dates from the 12th century. It has 13th century frescoes and a 15th-century wooden bell turret. It is believed the frescoes may have been commissioned from Lyre Abbey in Normandy, France. The only remaining bell dates from 1662.

Ashampstead is a civil parish in the area of West Berkshire unitary authority.

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