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Dedworth

Berkshire geography stubsRoyal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadWindsor, Berkshire
All Saints' Church, Dedworth geograph.org.uk 106956
All Saints' Church, Dedworth geograph.org.uk 106956

Dedworth is the most westerly area of Windsor in Berkshire, England.

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N 51.477 ° E -0.648 °
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Forest Road

Forest Road
SL4 4HU , Dedworth
England, United Kingdom
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All Saints' Church, Dedworth geograph.org.uk 106956
All Saints' Church, Dedworth geograph.org.uk 106956
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