Wantage is the birthplace of King Alfred the Great, the first unifying Anglo-Saxon king of early England; as well as his son, King Edward the Elder. Thomas Hardy based his fictional town of 'Alfredston' from his novel Jude the Obscure, on Wantage due to this fact. This is a market town in Oxfordshire's Vale of White Horse, neighbouring Abingdon, Didcot, and the county of Berkshire. The town is situated in the midst of some historical horse racing country, with a number of prime riding routes and gallops to be found in the area. Several waterways have their sources in these valleys including the Edgehill Springs, which rise by the town, and the Letcombe Brook which flows directly through, making the Wantage all the more pleasant for walks and cycling. This town's position at the foot of the Berkshire Downs escarpment, and in the centre of the valley and so is the main tourist location of the local region. It houses the Downland Museum and a large market square, which features the famous statue of King Alfred the Great.
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The White Barn
Manor Farm
Wantage, OX12 8NE
1 Hans Avenue
Wantage, OX12 7DB
Sparsholt Road
Childrey
Wantage, OX12 9PN
The Limes Station Road
Wantage, OX12 7PE
55 Warmans Close
Wantage, OX12 9XT
76 Grove St
Wantage, OX12 7BG
Newbury Street
Wantage, OX12 8BU
Roadside
Faringdon Rd
Wantage, OX12 9TB
11-12 Market Place
Wantage, OX12 8AB
10 Savile Way
Wantage, OX12 0PT
19 Church Street
Wantage, OX12 8BL
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