Aston, East

Settlement in Hampshire Basingstoke and Deane

England

Aston, East

Cricket pavilion, Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
Cricket pavilion, Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire Credit: Oswald Bertram

Aston is a small village located in the district of East Hampshire, Hampshire, England. Situated in the South East region of the country, Aston is part of the South Downs National Park.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural atmosphere. It is primarily a residential area, with a population of around 500 residents. The village is known for its charming cottages and traditional architecture, which add to its quaint appeal.

Aston is well-connected to neighboring towns and villages, with the market town of Petersfield located just 3 miles away. This provides residents with access to a range of amenities, including shopping facilities, schools, and leisure activities. The village also benefits from good transport links, with the A3 road passing nearby, offering easy access to London and the South Coast.

For nature enthusiasts, Aston offers plenty of outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with numerous walking and cycling trails, including the South Downs Way. Additionally, nearby Queen Elizabeth Country Park provides a fantastic opportunity for picnics, wildlife spotting, and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Overall, Aston is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with easy access to amenities and beautiful natural landscapes.

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Aston, East Images

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Cricket pavilion, Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
Cricket pavilion, Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
Longparish Ford Signed as a 'Deep Ford' this ford in Longparish has a steep step on its southern entrance.
Longparish Ford
Signed as a 'Deep Ford' this ford in Longparish has a steep step on its southern entrance.
Deep ford No depth marker, but an inspection showed it was not very deep, with a coarse gravel bottom.  That bit would be no real problem, but at the far side there was a severe step up from the gravel to the tarmac, which ordinary cars would baulk at, fouling their skirts.
Deep ford
No depth marker, but an inspection showed it was not very deep, with a coarse gravel bottom. That bit would be no real problem, but at the far side there was a severe step up from the gravel to the tarmac, which ordinary cars would baulk at, fouling their skirts.
Track to Larkwhistle Farm A strange name - larks don't whistle.
Track to Larkwhistle Farm
A strange name - larks don't whistle.
Lane through Ridges Plantation This area has an 'estate air', with wide grassy verges.
Lane through Ridges Plantation
This area has an 'estate air', with wide grassy verges.
Gate into a field off the Middleway, Middleton
Gate into a field off the Middleway, Middleton
Snowdrops in the rain, off the Middleway
Snowdrops in the rain, off the Middleway
The Church of St Nicholas at Longparish Viewed from the south.
The Church of St Nicholas at Longparish
Viewed from the south.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This is one of two marks that can be found on the wall of St Nicholas' Church in Middleton.
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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This is one of two marks that can be found on the wall of St Nicholas' Church in Middleton. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This is one of the two marks that can be found on the wall of St Nicholas' Church in Middleton.
For more detail see : <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5354561" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5354561">Link</a>
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This is one of the two marks that can be found on the wall of St Nicholas' Church in Middleton. For more detail see : Link
St Andrew's Church at Hurstbourne Priors Viewed from the south-east.
St Andrew's Church at Hurstbourne Priors
Viewed from the south-east.
Entrance to Hurstbourne Priors
Entrance to Hurstbourne Priors
Road junction
Road junction
Drury Close
Drury Close
B3048 southbound
B3048 southbound
B3048 southbound
B3048 southbound
Country road
Country road
North Acre
North Acre
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Aston, East is located at Grid Ref: SU4345 (Lat: 51.202601, Lng: -1.3859115)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Basingstoke and Deane

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.202601,-1.3859115
Bus Stop
The Cricketers
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA100494
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: The Cricketers
Naptan Crossing: North Acre
Naptan NaptanCode: hamawjwa
Naptan Street: B3048 at Longparish
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.1999375/-1.380369
Bus Stop
The Cricketers
Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA100495
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: The Cricketers
Naptan Crossing: North Acre
Naptan NaptanCode: hamawjtw
Naptan Street: B3048 at Longparish
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2000007/-1.3804254
Acre Stores
Addr City: Andover
Addr Place: Longparish
Addr Postcode: SP11 6PG
Addr Street: North Acre
Brand: Londis
Brand Wikidata: Q21008564
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.londis.co.uk/our-stores/acre-stores
Lat/Long: 51.1997871/-1.3809035
Pub
The Cricketers Inn
Website: http://www.cricketersinnlongparish.co.uk/
Wikidata: Q26623557
Lat/Long: 51.1994523/-1.3809948
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SP11 132
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 51.1997797/-1.3808389
Post Office
Longparish Post Office
Addr Postcode: SP11 6QX
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00
Ref Pol Id: 12575
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/3155420/longparish
Lat/Long: 51.1997774/-1.3809696
Paul's Dell
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.2050169/-1.3810946
Public Bookcase
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old phone box (now used as book exchange) North Acre, Longparish
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 51.1998264/-1.3815151
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