Hampshire Treasures

Volume 8 ( Test Valley North)

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Description and Date	Remarks		Protection	Grid Ref. and Punchcard No.
Group A - Natural Features
Trees	A shelter belt of mixed trees under planted with yew, of particular note in winter. Situated north and south of the A303 approaching Parkhouse.			SU 247 439 1723 51
Trees	Thruxton Manor. All trees standing in an area of land around Thruxton Manor, including a mature cedar of Lebanon.		T.P.O. No. 75 T.V.B.C.	SU 287 456 1723 48
Trees	Four beech trees situated adjacent to the A303 west of Thruxton.			SU 287 453 1723 50
Trees	Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. A weeping beech to the right of approach to the church, along the same approach is a row of large lime trees.			SU 289 456 1723 49
Tree	A lime tree well loved by villagers, set in a triangle of grass on the village street. Planted by the Rev. H. D. Baker to commemorate the birth of his eldest son.			SU 290 455 1723 53
Views	Extensive views from Thruxton Hill to the west and east.			SU 247 439 1723 52
Stream	Pillhill Brook. From its source on Thruxton Down, running through the grounds of Thruxton Manor, it continues alongside the village street constituting a picturesque village setting with thatched cottages and the village green.			SU 288 455 1723 43
Pond and Open	Mullen's Pond, and area adjoining. Natural habitat for many species of migratory birds and wild plants.			SU 296 458 1723 47
Group B - Archaeological Sites and Remains
Bronze Age
Implement	East of Thruxton Farm. Palstave found circa 1928. O.S.A. No. SU24 SW10. Ref: Andover District, an Account. (Crawford), p.62.			SU 244 436 1723 32
Ranch Boundary	Bivallate earthwork extending from Shipton Wood southwards past Quarley Hill to Tower Hill. Grid references given locate the extent of the earthwork within Thruxton Parish. O.S.A. No. SU24 SE11.			SU 247 448 1723 36

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