Frenchmoor

Settlement in Hampshire Test Valley

England

Frenchmoor

Cottages beside recreation ground, West Tytherley
Cottages beside recreation ground, West Tytherley Credit: David Martin

Frenchmoor is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated approximately 9 miles southwest of the town of Andover, Frenchmoor is nestled in the picturesque Test Valley region. The village is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling hills, and is known for its idyllic countryside setting.

The settlement of Frenchmoor dates back to ancient times, with historical records mentioning a settlement in the area as early as the 12th century. Today, the village retains its traditional charm, with a mix of old and modern houses scattered across its landscape. Many of the buildings in Frenchmoor display classic English architectural styles, adding to the village's quaint and timeless appeal.

Despite its small size, Frenchmoor offers some amenities to its residents and visitors. The village is home to a local pub, providing a cozy spot for socializing and enjoying traditional British cuisine. The surrounding area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Test Valley River offers a peaceful setting for fishing and boating.

Frenchmoor benefits from its proximity to larger towns like Andover, which provides a wider range of services such as shopping centers, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected to the rest of Hampshire and beyond through a network of roads, making it easily accessible for commuters and tourists alike.

In summary, Frenchmoor is a charming village in Hampshire that offers a tranquil countryside experience with its beautiful landscapes, historic buildings, and access to outdoor activities.

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Cottages beside recreation ground, West Tytherley
Cottages beside recreation ground, West Tytherley
View on West Dean Road
View on West Dean Road
Sunlit houses at West Tytherley
Sunlit houses at West Tytherley
Edge of paddock, Norman Court Stud
Edge of paddock, Norman Court Stud
Cottages near the recreation ground, West Tytherley
Cottages near the recreation ground, West Tytherley
Path to Stride's Farm
Path to Stride's Farm
Field north of Norman Court Home Farm
Field north of Norman Court Home Farm
South Lodge, Tytherley Common The OS shows a drive leading to Norman Court, a grand house a full two kilometres further north.  So this building served as an entrance lodge - though it has a definite swagger about it, and might better be termed a pavilion.

I can't find an entry in the Hampshire volume of Pevsner*, but the lodge's Ionic pilasters are its most prominent architectural feature.  That squares well with Pevsner's description of Norman Court, where 'giant Ionic pilasters' are a feature of the earlier work.  The architect may have been George Dance.

*Pevsner and Lloyd - 'The Buildings of England: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight'.
South Lodge, Tytherley Common
The OS shows a drive leading to Norman Court, a grand house a full two kilometres further north. So this building served as an entrance lodge - though it has a definite swagger about it, and might better be termed a pavilion. I can't find an entry in the Hampshire volume of Pevsner*, but the lodge's Ionic pilasters are its most prominent architectural feature. That squares well with Pevsner's description of Norman Court, where 'giant Ionic pilasters' are a feature of the earlier work. The architect may have been George Dance. *Pevsner and Lloyd - 'The Buildings of England: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight'.
Drove Farm Cottage, Tytherley Common
Drove Farm Cottage, Tytherley Common
Path through Bentley Wood View south from the main east-west track.  The main broad-leaved tree species here is beech, mingled in with conifers.

This part of Bentley Wood is in Wiltshire - just.
Path through Bentley Wood
View south from the main east-west track. The main broad-leaved tree species here is beech, mingled in with conifers. This part of Bentley Wood is in Wiltshire - just.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (1) Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Clossiana selene) Seen in the rushy east clearing at Bentley Wood.  The wood is one of the best-known butterfly sites in the southern counties.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (1) Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Clossiana selene)
Seen in the rushy east clearing at Bentley Wood. The wood is one of the best-known butterfly sites in the southern counties.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (2) Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Clossiana selene)
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (2) Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Clossiana selene)
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (3) Marsh Fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia) A scarce species, that I had met with only once before in England - way back in 1985, at a site from which (in all likelihood) it has now been lost.  The species is found in small colonies at traditional sites and the sparse UK distribution has retreated westward.  In England, the strongest colonies seem to be in Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall - and there are known colonies in south west Wales.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (3) Marsh Fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia)
A scarce species, that I had met with only once before in England - way back in 1985, at a site from which (in all likelihood) it has now been lost. The species is found in small colonies at traditional sites and the sparse UK distribution has retreated westward. In England, the strongest colonies seem to be in Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall - and there are known colonies in south west Wales.
Bentley Wood: the eastern clearing
Bentley Wood: the eastern clearing
Mare's-tails (Hippuris vulgaris), Bentley Wood (1) Photo taken in the early evening, with a shaft of bright light slicing through the canopy of vegetation at a low angle.
Mare's-tails (Hippuris vulgaris), Bentley Wood (1)
Photo taken in the early evening, with a shaft of bright light slicing through the canopy of vegetation at a low angle.
Mare's-tails (Hippuris vulgaris), Bentley Wood (2) Illuminated by a slanting shaft of light, early evening.
Mare's-tails (Hippuris vulgaris), Bentley Wood (2)
Illuminated by a slanting shaft of light, early evening.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (4) Marsh Fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia) This is a scarce species in England - and all the more elusive as it is only on the wing for a few weeks in May and June.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (4) Marsh Fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia)
This is a scarce species in England - and all the more elusive as it is only on the wing for a few weeks in May and June.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (5) Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Clossiana selene) Seen in the eastern clearing in Bentley Wood.
Butterflies in Bentley Wood: (5) Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Clossiana selene)
Seen in the eastern clearing in Bentley Wood.
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Frenchmoor is located at Grid Ref: SU2728 (Lat: 51.059366, Lng: -1.614683)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Test Valley

Police Authority: Hampshire

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