Hampshire Treasures
Volume 6 ( East Hampshire)
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| Description and Date | Remarks | Protection | Grid Ref. and Punchcard No. | |
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| Butser Hill |
500 acres of downland in a prominent position with fine views to Petersfield and Portsmouth. An area of chalk grassland with a history of scientific recording. Fairly level summit with spurs running out in every direction. Part of The Queen Elizabeth Country Park. | N.P. Act S.S.S.I. A.O.N.B. C.O.S. |
SU 710 200 2305 63 |
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| Landscape Feature |
Vineyard Hole, north east of East Meon. About 30 m. deep, but only rough grass and bushes grow there now. Partially surrounded by a wire fence, and occasional hawthorn and elm trees, there are also sycamore, an oak tree, and a prominent evergreen oak. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 684 221 2305 82 |
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| Attractive River Reach |
The River Meon meanders through the parish from its source near South Farm. It runs beside the High Street of East Meon crossed by several bridges. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 676 222 2305 89 |
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| Downland |
Oxenbourne Down, Hilhampton Down and Wascoombe Bottom, south west of Butser Hill. 168 acres of mixed yew woodlands, chalk scrub and chalk grass land. Managed by the Hants. and I.O.W. Naturalists Trust as a reserve. | N.P. Act S.S.S.I. A.O.N.B. |
SU 710 190 2305 140 |
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| Woodland |
Oxenbourne Lythe. A wooded slope between East Meon and Butser Hill. An area of scenic beauty. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 704 210 2305 83 |
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| River Source |
Source of River Meon, south of South Farm and East Meon village. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 685 203 2305 156 |
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| Viewing Point |
Southwest from Privett Road. Views over Drayton Down, Emmet's Down and Henwood Down. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 673 233 2305 84 |
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| Parkland |
At Westbury House. Extensive ornamental grounds on the lower slopes of Henwood Down. The River Meon passes through the estate. There are some fine specimen trees. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 657 239 2305 139 |
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| Trees |
All Saints Church. Various species standing in the area centred on grid reference. | T.P.O. No. 37 E.H.D. N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 680 223 2305 155 |
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| Trees |
Across entrance to Glenthorne Meadow. An oak, chestnut, and three limes, all in good condition, backed by a row of a further nine limes. | C.A. N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 680 221 2305 91 |
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| Tree |
Recreation Ground. An oak tree planted to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. It now stands about 30 ft. in height. | SU 683 220 2305 162 |
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