Cambridge County Geographies BERKSHIRE by H. W. MONCKTON, F.L.S., F.G.S. With Maps, Diagrams and Illustrations Cambridge: at the University Press 1911 Cambridge: PRINTED BY JOHN CLAY, M.A. AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS CONTENTS PAGE 1. County and Shire. Meaning of the Words 1 2. General Characteristics 6 3. Size. Shape. Boundaries 8 4. Surface and General Features 15 5. Watershed. Rivers and their Courses. Lakes 18 6. Geology and Soil 25 7. Natural History 41 8. Climate and Rainfall 47 9. People--Race. Population 52 10. Agriculture 55 11. Industries and Manufactures 57 12. Minerals. Building Materials 61 13. The History of Berkshire 65 14. History (continued) 75 15. Antiquities--(a) Prehistoric 80 16. Antiquities--(b) Roman and Saxon 89 17. Architecture--(a) Ecclesiastical. Churches 91 18. Architecture--(b) Religious Houses 102 19. Architecture--(c) Military 109 20. Architecture--(d) Domestic 113 21. Communications--Ancient and Modern 117 22. Administration and Divisions--Ancient and Modern 125 23. Public and Educational Establishments 128 24. The Forest in Berkshire 135 25. Roll of Honour 137 26. The Chief Towns and Villages of Berkshire 146 ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE