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The small village of Old Windsor
lies two miles south of the town of Windsor, which it
predates by 300 years.
The most ancient Saxon village
in Berkshire, Old Windsor was the seat of Saxon kings including
Edward the Confessor.
The settlement began to loose
its importance after the Norman Conquest when William the
Conqueror built a fortress upstream at 'New Windsor'. In
1110 the royal court moved from Old Windsor to Windsor Castle.
Most of Windsor Great Park comes
in the boundaries of the parish, including both the Royal
and Cumberland Lodges. The parts of the Great Park open to
the public provide beautiful walks to enjoy whilst you are
visiting.
The eastern edge of the village
straddles the Thames and there are attractive rural walks
along the towpath. There are also lots of facilities for
boating and fishing.
Old Windsor is home to several
famous people including Sir Elton John, who lives on the outskirts
of the village near Windsor Great Park.
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