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Peasemore is a village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire. It is located in the West Berkshire unitary authority, west of the A34 road and north of the town of Newbury.
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Peasemore is a small village with a population of under 300 people. The nearest village shop and primary school is in Chieveley. Peasemore once had a village school, built in 1850, but it was closed in the 1950s. The old village post office in Hailey Lane closed around 1980 and was converted to a private residence. It still has a mail collection box in its wall, but this is only used to receive private mail now. However, the village is still home to a popular public house, The Fox & Hounds, a well used village hall, a cricket club & a large church dedicated to St Barnabas.
Sport
The village cricket team have been one of the finest in the region for many years famed for bringing through young talent, notably Tim Jeans. They are current Brightwalton 6's champions.
History
Peasemore is mentioned in the Domesday Book. There is a plate on the village hall relating the entry.
In 1978, Peasemore won Berkshire's best-kept village competition. The plaque for the award is placed on the entrance to St Barnabas' church.
Famous residents
- David Cameron, Leader of the Conservative Party since December 2005, grew up in Peasemore.
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