- The town of Newbury is located on the river Kennet in Berkshire, and was founded in the late 11th century CE. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 CE.
- A Roman Post Station called Spinae was located here, mentioned in a Roman Document called the Antonine Itinerary (138-161 CE).
History
- Newbury Bridge over the River Kennet was reconstructed in the 14th century CE.
- The town developed on the wool and cloth trade.
Racecourse
- Newbury Racecourse was inaugurated in 1905 and the Hennessey (Ladbroke’s since 2017) Gold Cup Steeplechase has been held here since 1960.
Antonine Itinerary
- Iter XIII and Iter XIV
- The Itinerary shows a post station at Spinae on this Route.
- Caerleon-Spinae (Newbury)-Silchester.
Newbury Bridge