West Ilsley
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 The road into West Ilsley |
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 West Ilsley
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| West Ilsley shown within Berkshire | |
| Population | 332 (2011 census) |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Newbury |
| Postcode district | RG20 |
| Dialling code | 01635 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Official website |
West Ilsley is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England. The population of the village at the 2011 Census was 332.
It is situated in the West Berkshire district north of the town of Newbury on the Berkshire Downs. There is also an East Ilsley approximately a mile southeast of the village.
West Ilsley has a public house, The Harrow, and a well supported cricket club The West Ilsley Cricket Club. The Ridgeway passes within a mile of the village.
The etymology of the word Ilsley is that it is derived from Hilde-Laege which means "Place of conflict", and either West or East Ilsley may be the site of the Battle of Ashdown, Alfred the Great's victory against the Danes. The original Morland Brewery was first set up in West Ilsley in 1711.
From 18 February 2013, West Ilsley is served by Newbury and District bus services 6 and 6A from Newbury.
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