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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Post Office Vaults Market Place
Wantage, OX12 8AT
37 Columbia Way
Grove
Wantage, OX12 0QJ
Manor Farm Manor Road
Wantage, OX12 8NE
10 Miles Drive
Grove
Wantage, OX12 7JA
Elms Farmhouse
Grove Rd
Wantage, OX12 7PD
8 Wallingford Street
Wantage, OX12 8AX
Belmont Veterinary Surgery
Belmont
Wantage, OX12 9AS
27 Market Place
Wantage, OX12 8AE
Rockwell House
Wallingford St
Wantage, OX12 8AZ
Masons Court
Ardington
Wantage, OX12 8TP
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