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LAND IN THATCHAM WAS GRANTED TO KING EDGAR IN 971 AND BY THE TIME OF DOMESDAY WAS THE CENTRE OF A ROYAL ESTATE AND MAY HAVE HAD PROTO-URBAN STATUS. TOWN WAS PROBABLY LAID OUT IN THE LATE C13TH WHEN THE BOROUGH OF THATCHAM CAME INTO EXISTENCE, BUT THIS HAD CEASED TO EXIST BY C16TH. IN THE C18TH THATCHAM REVERTED TO BEING A VILLAGE. DURING C19TH THATCHAM NEWTOWN ACTED AS A FOCUS FOR LATER HOUSING.
Astill <10> identified an area of archaeological interest, and this is used for the GIS polygon for this record of the historic core. Little archaeological work was carried out in this part of Thatcham before the 1980s, and many earlier buildings were demolished without recording.
Several manors have been linked to Thatcham by Barfield <3> and Gray <11>: Crookham, Midgham, Colthrop, Henwick, Chamberhouse and Greenham as well as Thatcham itself. There were 16 (or possibly 17) manors in the Hundred of Thatcham <3>.
West Berkshire Museum has a photograph showing Thatcham Newtown in 1918 <44>.
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| <05> | Berkshire Archaeological Society. 1938. Berkshire Archaeological Journal 1938 42. 42. In ADS Journals. 10.5284/1000017. P27 in Notes on Recent Antiquarian Discoveries in Berkshire (II). [Article in serial / SWB10893]
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| <06> | Newbury District Field Club. 1939. TRANS NEWBURY DISTRICT FIELD CLUB 1939 VOL 8 NO 2. p141 in Borough of Newbury Museum - Some recent accessions of local interest by Harold Peake. [Article in serial / SWB10529] |
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| <08> | Berkshire Archaeological Society. 1967-68. Berkshire Archaeological Journal 1967-8 63. 63. In ADS Journals. 10.5284/1000017. p15-22 The Mother Church of Thatcham by Brian K Kemp. [Article in serial / SWB10397]
http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/berks_bas_2007/journal.cfm?volume=63 (Accessed 31/08/2016) |
| <09> | Berkshire Archaeological Unit. 1977. Thatcham - No 6, The Broadway. [Unpublished document / SWB147064] |
| <10> | Astill, G G. 1978. Historic Towns in Berkshire: an archaeological appraisal. P87-90. [Monograph / SWB10869] |
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https://archive.org/details/historyandantiq00unkngoog (Accessed 16/07/2019) |
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| <14> | Allen, P & Hutchings, J. 1983. Thatcham in Old Picture Postcards. [Monograph / SWB13358] |
| <15> | Allen, P. 1992. Around Thatcham in Old Photographs. [Monograph / SWB13464] |
| <15> | Young, N. 2012. Thatcham then & now. [Monograph / SWB148531] |
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| <17> | Proser, A W. 1979. Thatcham through the ages. Occasional Paper Number 2. online. [Unpublished document / SWB147809] |
| <17> | Fyfield, G J. 1937. Thatcham and its Parish Church (annotated version). [Unpublished document / SWB148166] |
| <18> | Peake, H. 1931. The Archaeology of Berkshire. p234. [Monograph / SWB10018] |
| <19> | Betjeman, J and Piper, J (eds). 1949. Murray's Berkshire Architectural Guide. p146. [Monograph / SWB10404] |
| <20> | Kemble, John Mitchell. 1839-1848. Codex Diplomaticus (Cod. Dipl.). K. K 593. [Monograph / SWB13687]
http://www.kemble.asnc.cam.ac.uk/ (Accessed 09/03/2015 - under development? 17/12/2018) |
| <21> | Allen, P. 1979. The Coffin in the Belfry. Occasional Paper Number 1. online. [Unpublished document / SWB147808] |
| <22> | Allen, P. 1980. Hard times in Thatcham in the 19th century. Occasional Paper Number 3. online. [Unpublished document / SWB147810] |
| <23> | Allen, P. 1983. Colthrop Mill. online. [Unpublished document / SWB147811] |
| <24> | Thatcham Historical Society. 1993?. Thatcham in 1881. [Unpublished document / SWB148028] |
| <25> | Allen, P. 2006. The Book of Thatcham. [Monograph / SWB146933] |
| <26> | Thatcham Vision & Thatcham Historical Society. 2009. Thatcham - an historic town in a changing world. online. [Monograph / SWB147814] |
| <27> | Cotswold Archaeology. 2007. Land at Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire. CA Report 07049. [Unpublished document / SWB147157] |
| <28> | Lang Hall Archaeology. 2012. Building Recording of 58 The Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire. 1210. 2016 WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB148480] |
| <29> | Berkshire Archaeological Services. 2012. An Archaeological Watching Brief At The Hollies, Church Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire. Site code HCLT/12. WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB148479] |
| <30> | Timmins, G. 2008. Thatcham - A Village History. [Unpublished document / SWB148381] |
| <31> | Horton, M. 1979. Archaeological Trial Survey and Excavation. 21-23, Broadway, Thatcham, Berkshire.. [Unpublished document / SWB13356] |
| <32> | Cotswold Archaeological Trust. Apr-01. The Priory, Church Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire. CAT Job 1143. 2017 WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB13576]
http://reports.cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/report/priory-church-lane-thatcham/?report_location=unitary_authority-272&period_type&site_type&artefact_type&report_number&form_submitted=true (Accessed 09/10/2017) |
| <33> | Berkshire Archaeological Services. 2002. Report on a watching brief and excavation in land to the rear of 36 High Street, Thatcham. Site code HST/01. WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB13575] |
| <34> | Oxford Archaeology. 20/01/2005. 10-11 Church Gate, Thatcham, Berkshire: Archaeological Watching Brief Report. Site Code THACG 04. 2021 WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB14333] |
| <35> | Gillah, C. 2007. The Forge Café at the rear of 58 The Broadway, Thatcham. 2016 WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB147161] |
| <36> | Robertson, A S. 1792. Topographical Survey of the Great West Road from London to Bath Vol I. I p135. [Unpublished document / SWB13306]
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=UwkQAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0 (Accessed 25/09/2015) |
| <37> | Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 05/06/2005. Land to the rear of 2 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire. Site Code 2CST05/51. 2016 On Contractor's website. [Unpublished document / SWB14504] |
| <38> | Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 05/11/2005. Rear of 12 Church Gate, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Watching Brief. Report 03/49c. WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB14529] |
| <39> | Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 10/03/2005. 1 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Evaluation. Site Code 1BTW05/18. 2016 On Contractor's website. [Unpublished document / SWB14338] |
| <40> | Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 2009. 7 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Excavation. Report 08/28c. WBC Network. https://doi.org/10.5284/1018438. [Unpublished document / SWB147706]
https://doi.org/10.5284/1018438 (Accessed 24/03/2022) |
| <41> | Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 2009. 7 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - Building Recording. Site Code 7BT08/28. WBC Network. https://doi.org/10.5284/1018438. [Unpublished document / SWB147694]
https://doi.org/10.5284/1018438 (Accessed 24/03/2022) |
| <42> | Thames Valley Archaeological Services. 2009. 7-8 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Evaluation. Report 08/28. In ADS Grey Lit library. https://doi.org/10.5284/1018438. [Unpublished document / SWB147705]
http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/archiveDownload?t=arch-483-1/dissemination/pdf/thamesva1-62724_1.pdf& (Accessed 06/09/2013) |
| <43> | Brown, S ?. 1986. Site Visits - Monks Chambers Application no 125287. [Unpublished document / SWB148029] |
| <44> | Museum Curator. Newbury Museum Accession Records (West Berkshire Museum since 1998). 2022 WBC Network. NEBYM:2000.20.118. [Unpublished document / SWB14452] |
| <45> | Aerofilms. 08/1931. Britain from Above - EPW036220. Aerial Photo. [Photograph / SWB149518]
https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EPW036220 (Accessed 19/12/2018) |
| <46> | Thatcham Town Council. 2021. Thatcham Town Council. https://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk. 04/02/2021. https://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/thatcham/history-of-the-town. [Website / SWB149846]
https://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/ (Accessed on 04/08/2021) |
| <47> | John Moore Heritage Services. 2016. The Priory, Church Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire - An Archaeological Watching Brief. Project No 3217. 2016 WBC Network. https://doi.org/10.5284/1089263. [Unpublished document / SWB149109]
https://doi.org/10.5284/1089263 (Accessed 10/02/2022) |
| <48> | John Moore Heritage Services. 2020. Archaeological Watching Brief at Regent House, Alexandra House and Land to the Rear of the Moors. 2A, 2B and Chequers Court, Station Road, Thatcham. 4123. 2020 WBC Network. https://doi.org/10.5284/1089269. [Unpublished document / SWB149893]
https://doi.org/10.5284/1089269 (Accessed 10/02/2022) |
| <49> | Cotswold Archaeology. 2013. Dunstan Green, Thatcham, West Berkshire: Heritage Desk-Based Assessment. 13667. 2019 WBC Network. [Unpublished document / SWB149969] |
| EWB1079 | 7 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - Building Recording (Ref: Site Code 7BT08/28) |
| EWB1080 | 7-8 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Evaluation (Ref: Site Code 7BT08/28) |
| EWB1081 | 7-8 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Excavation (Ref: Site Code 7BT08/28) |
| EWB1151 | Land adjoining Monks Chambers, Church Lane, Thatcham (Ref: Plan Apps 125287 & 126199) |
| EWB1160 | 6 The Broadway, Thatcham (Ref: PRN 2468) |
| EWB382 | Watching brief and excavation on land to the rear of 36 High Street, Thatcham (Ref: Site code HST/01) |
| EWB383 | The Priory, Church Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire (Ref: CAT Job 1143) |
| EWB496 | 21-23 The Broadway, Thatcham |
| EWB765 | 10-11 Church Gate, Thatcham: Watching Brief (Ref: Site Code THACG 04) |
| EWB770 | 1 Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Evaluation (Ref: Site Code 1BTW05/18) |
| EWB822 | Land to the rear of 2 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire (Ref: Site Code 2CST05/51) |
| EWB847 | Rear of 12 Church Gate, Thatcham, West Berkshire - An Archaeological Watching Brief (Ref: Site Code CGT 03/49) |
| EWB948 | Land at Broadway, Thatcham, West Berkshire (Ref: CA Project 2354) |
| EWB952 | Building Survey Report on The Forge Café at the rear of 58 The Broadway, Thatcham (Ref: CDG/P.03.18) |
| EWB1301 | Building Recording of 58 The Broadway, Thatcham (Ref: 1210) |
| EWB1529 | Archaeological watching brief at the rear of 34 High Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire (Ref: 1502) |
| EWB1535 | The Priory, Church Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire - An Archaeological Watching Brief (Ref: Site Code THCL 15) |
| EWB1798 | Archaeological Watching Brief at Regent House, Alexandra House and Land to the Rear of the Moors, 2A, 2B and Chequers Court, Station Road, Thatcham (Ref: THTM 19) |
| EWB1849 | Dunstan Green, Thatcham: Heritage Desk-Based Assessment (Ref: 770028) |