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Avington

Settlement in Hampshire Winchester

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Avington

Wandering westwards along the Bashire (35) Looking southwards down Rectory Lane towards the B3047
Wandering westwards along the Bashire (35) Credit: Basher Eyre

Avington is a picturesque village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated along the River Itchen, it has a population of around 200 people. The village is part of the Itchen Valley civil parish and lies approximately 4 miles northeast of the city of Winchester.

Avington is renowned for its natural beauty and charming countryside setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, meandering streams, and lush green fields, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor activities. The River Itchen, which flows through the village, is particularly famous for its crystal-clear waters and is considered one of the finest chalk streams in England.

The centerpiece of Avington is Avington Park, an exquisite Jacobean mansion built in the 16th century. The mansion, with its stunning architecture and well-preserved interiors, attracts visitors from far and wide. The estate also features beautifully landscaped gardens, including a walled garden, a yew tree maze, and a serene lake.

The village itself offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, with a small community church and a handful of historic buildings. Avington is well-connected to neighboring towns and villages, with excellent road links and regular bus services. Nearby attractions include the South Downs National Park, Winchester Cathedral, and the historic city of Southampton.

Overall, Avington is a charming village that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a close-knit community, making it a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.084789/-1.240422 or Grid Reference SU5332. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wandering westwards along the Bashire (35) Looking southwards down Rectory Lane towards the B3047
Wandering westwards along the Bashire (35)
Looking southwards down Rectory Lane towards the B3047
Looking north-northeast up Rectory Lane from Franklyn's Farm Firstly, rhyme it with saltire. Secondly credit Bill Bryson with the idea. It's a sort of geriatric straight line orienteering. Basically you try to follow a straight line and record what you see, square by square. A Bashire starts at your home grid square and is two straight lines, one running north to south and the other east to west. After only a few squares these will form a cross- each one unique.
Looking north-northeast up Rectory Lane from Franklyn's Farm
Firstly, rhyme it with saltire. Secondly credit Bill Bryson with the idea. It's a sort of geriatric straight line orienteering. Basically you try to follow a straight line and record what you see, square by square. A Bashire starts at your home grid square and is two straight lines, one running north to south and the other east to west. After only a few squares these will form a cross- each one unique.
Looking from Northington Road into Rectory Lane
Looking from Northington Road into Rectory Lane
Wandering westwards along the Bashire (36) Looking west-southwest along Northington Road
Wandering westwards along the Bashire (36)
Looking west-southwest along Northington Road
Junction of Northington Road and Lone Farm Lane
Junction of Northington Road and Lone Farm Lane
Former railway bridge in Northington Road This would have been on the Mid-Hants Railway as the train approached Itchen Abbas Railway Station from Alresford <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Hants_Railway#/media/File:Mid-hants-rly.png" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Hants_Railway#/media/File:Mid-hants-rly.png">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> This part, unlike the line from Alresford to Alton, has not been preserved.
Former railway bridge in Northington Road
This would have been on the Mid-Hants Railway as the train approached Itchen Abbas Railway Station from Alresford LinkExternal link This part, unlike the line from Alresford to Alton, has not been preserved.
Looking north-northeast in Northington Road
Looking north-northeast in Northington Road
Looking towards a former railway bridge from the rectory (taken in Chillandham Lane)
Looking towards a former railway bridge from the rectory
(taken in Chillandham Lane)
Looking from Bridgetts Lane onto the B3047 Note Martyr Worthy war Memorial <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Hampshire/MartyrWorthy.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Hampshire/MartyrWorthy.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Looking from Bridgetts Lane onto the B3047
Note Martyr Worthy war Memorial LinkExternal link
Avington Park Avington Park is a privately owned Georgian Historic House set in peace and quiet on the river Itchen. The House starred as Quentcham Hall in the recent BBC television drama Daniel Deronda.
Avington Park
Avington Park is a privately owned Georgian Historic House set in peace and quiet on the river Itchen. The House starred as Quentcham Hall in the recent BBC television drama Daniel Deronda.
Chilland The River Itchen, running south of the village of Chilland.
Chilland
The River Itchen, running south of the village of Chilland.
Mid-Hants Railway, Itchen Abbas
Mid-Hants Railway, Itchen Abbas
River Itchen A chalk stream in the Hampshire Downs near Winchester. The Itchen is famous for its fishing and the beats here are expensive. Trout is common, while the stream is shallow, slow flowing, and has much long grass growing on the river bed.
River Itchen
A chalk stream in the Hampshire Downs near Winchester. The Itchen is famous for its fishing and the beats here are expensive. Trout is common, while the stream is shallow, slow flowing, and has much long grass growing on the river bed.
Avington House Avington House, an old mansion, sits in its own park on the banks of the River Itchen. This is famous, and expensive, fishing country in the Hampshire Downs. The purple flowers are the common fireweed (rose bay willow herb) which often grow first on burnt land.
Avington House
Avington House, an old mansion, sits in its own park on the banks of the River Itchen. This is famous, and expensive, fishing country in the Hampshire Downs. The purple flowers are the common fireweed (rose bay willow herb) which often grow first on burnt land.
Wheelwright's Cottage, Easton An old half-timbered, thatched cottage in Hampshire. Note the wheel on the wall to reflect the cottage name, maybe reflecting its former use.
Wheelwright's Cottage, Easton
An old half-timbered, thatched cottage in Hampshire. Note the wheel on the wall to reflect the cottage name, maybe reflecting its former use.
Avington Manor Farm A beautiful downland setting for this large farm on the minor road from Avington to the A31.
Avington Manor Farm
A beautiful downland setting for this large farm on the minor road from Avington to the A31.
Farmland at Avington Manor Farm Looking south west across land at Avington Manor Farm. The long line of woodland encloses the Duke's Drive.
Farmland at Avington Manor Farm
Looking south west across land at Avington Manor Farm. The long line of woodland encloses the Duke's Drive.
Gates and track south of Avington Private track leading west from minor road south of Avington.
Gates and track south of Avington
Private track leading west from minor road south of Avington.
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Avington is located at Grid Ref: SU5332 (Lat: 51.084789, Lng: -1.240422)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Winchester

Police Authority: Hampshire

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