Fifield, Berkshire
Fifield is a village in the civil parish of Bray in Berkshire in south east England. The settlement lies near the junction of the M4 and A404(M) motorways, and is situated approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from Maidenhead (to the north) and Windsor (to the east). The local pub is the Fifield Inn, which was refurbished in 2014.
Etymology
The name Fifield is from the Old English fīf + hīd, meaning '(estate of) five hides of land'.
Notable residents
- William Norreys of Fifield House (1523–1591), Usher of the Black Rod.
- Sir John Norreys of Fifield House (1547?–1612), son of the above and High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Transport
The Courtney Buses 16A route passes through the village as do some school buses.