Braywick, Berkshire

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Bray Wick
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Bray Wick
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OS grid reference SU8979
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Maidenhead
Postcode district SL6
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51°30′N0°43′W / 51.50°N 00.71°W / 51.50; -00.71

Braywick (sometimes written as Bray Wick) is a linear suburb south of the town of Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It was formerly part of the parish of Bray.

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Geography

Natural conservation areas

Braywick Park is a park and local nature reserve on the west side of the York Stream. [1] Adjoining this, on the east side of the stream, is a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) called Bray Meadows. [2]

Notable people

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References

  1. "Magic Map Application - Braywick Park". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  2. "Magic Map Application - Bray meadows". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2017.

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