Severals Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Test Valley

England

Severals Copse

Country lane, Ibthorpe, Hampshire
Country lane, Ibthorpe, Hampshire Credit: Oswald Bertram

Severals Copse is a picturesque woodland area located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The copse is situated near the village of Buriton, just a few miles south of Petersfield.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and colorful canopy throughout the year. These trees offer a haven for a wide variety of flora and fauna, making Severals Copse an important habitat for wildlife in the region.

Walking through Severals Copse, visitors can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that meander through the woods. These paths provide opportunities for hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore the area and immerse themselves in its tranquility. The copse is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, as it attracts a range of bird species such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and warblers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Severals Copse has historical significance. It is believed to have been an ancient woodland, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. The copse is also home to a small Iron Age fort, known as Castle Hill, which provides a glimpse into the area's rich past.

Overall, Severals Copse offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Hampshire's woodlands. Whether it's enjoying a leisurely stroll or observing the local wildlife, visitors to Severals Copse are sure to be captivated by its charm and serenity.

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Severals Copse Images

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Country lane, Ibthorpe, Hampshire
Country lane, Ibthorpe, Hampshire
Thatched cottages, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
Thatched cottages, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
Church Street, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
Church Street, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
Tollgate Cottage, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire House, once 3 cottages. C16 timber-framed building at right-angles to the roadway, with a set-back extension at the east side of the late C18, of brick and flint: thatched roof. 1 storey and attic, 1.3 windows. ½-hipped roof to the west cross-wing, with catslide to a western outshot, hipped at the east end, 3 eyebrow dormers. Exposed framing to the older part, with rendered infill, the rendered wall continuing into part of the main block, which is mainly of horizontal flint panels, with brick quoins, verticals, cambered arches, and cement plinth. Casements. Boarded door in a plain frame. 

(Source:Historic England)
Tollgate Cottage, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
House, once 3 cottages. C16 timber-framed building at right-angles to the roadway, with a set-back extension at the east side of the late C18, of brick and flint: thatched roof. 1 storey and attic, 1.3 windows. ½-hipped roof to the west cross-wing, with catslide to a western outshot, hipped at the east end, 3 eyebrow dormers. Exposed framing to the older part, with rendered infill, the rendered wall continuing into part of the main block, which is mainly of horizontal flint panels, with brick quoins, verticals, cambered arches, and cement plinth. Casements. Boarded door in a plain frame. (Source:Historic England)
River Swift at Hurstbourne Tarrant Completely without water at the end of August.
River Swift at Hurstbourne Tarrant
Completely without water at the end of August.
George and Dragon, Hurstbourne Tarrant
George and Dragon, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Track opposite Valley Farm
Track opposite Valley Farm
St Peter's church, Hurstbourne Tarrant
St Peter's church, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Primary School, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Primary School, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Entering Hurstbourne Tarrant on Stoke Road
Entering Hurstbourne Tarrant on Stoke Road
Old Milestone by the A343, Bourne Park, Hurstbourne Tarrant parish Carved stone post by the A343, in parish of HURSTBOURNE TARRANT (TEST VALLEY District), Bourne Park, on grass verge in front of woodland, on West side of road. Newbury waist, erected by the Andover & Chilton Pond turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: NEWBURY / 12 : : SARUM / 21 : : OXFORD / 38 : : ANDOVER / 4 :
Carved benchmark on front lower.  

Milestone Society National ID: HA_NEAN12.
Old Milestone by the A343, Bourne Park, Hurstbourne Tarrant parish
Carved stone post by the A343, in parish of HURSTBOURNE TARRANT (TEST VALLEY District), Bourne Park, on grass verge in front of woodland, on West side of road. Newbury waist, erected by the Andover & Chilton Pond turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : NEWBURY / 12 : : SARUM / 21 : : OXFORD / 38 : : ANDOVER / 4 : Carved benchmark on front lower. Milestone Society National ID: HA_NEAN12.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant A spring-sown cereal crop beside a footpath off the B3048.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
A spring-sown cereal crop beside a footpath off the B3048.
Pasture, St Mary Bourne Looking across the Bourne valley from a footpath at Stokehill.
Pasture, St Mary Bourne
Looking across the Bourne valley from a footpath at Stokehill.
Farmland, St Mary Bourne A crop of wheat beside the restricted byway to the west of Stokehill.
Farmland, St Mary Bourne
A crop of wheat beside the restricted byway to the west of Stokehill.
Road and farmland, St Mary Bourne Barley and horses beside the approach to Frenches Farm, a public footpath.
Road and farmland, St Mary Bourne
Barley and horses beside the approach to Frenches Farm, a public footpath.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant The A343 passes between the two fields.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
The A343 passes between the two fields.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant Oil-seed rape and the eastern edge of Blagden Copse.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Oil-seed rape and the eastern edge of Blagden Copse.
Old Milestone near Prosperous Farm, Hurstbourne Tarrant Carved stone post West of the A343, in parish of HURSTBOURNE TARRANT (TEST VALLEY District), near Prosperous Farm, by the UC road, on West side of road. Newbury waist, erected by the Andover & Chilton Pond turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: (NEWBURY / 10) : : SARUM / 24 : : (ANDOVER / 6) :

Milestone Society National ID: HA_NEAN10.
Old Milestone near Prosperous Farm, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Carved stone post West of the A343, in parish of HURSTBOURNE TARRANT (TEST VALLEY District), near Prosperous Farm, by the UC road, on West side of road. Newbury waist, erected by the Andover & Chilton Pond turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : (NEWBURY / 10) : : SARUM / 24 : : (ANDOVER / 6) : Milestone Society National ID: HA_NEAN10.
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Severals Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU3852 (Lat: 51.268594, Lng: -1.4532332)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Test Valley

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Severals Copse
Natural: wood
Lat/Long: 51.2685354/-1.4487237
Great Wallop Hill
Ele: 190
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.2666956/-1.4500773
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