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Sheep Down

Downs, Moorland in Hampshire Test Valley

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Sheep Down

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

Sheep Down, Hampshire, located in southern England, is a picturesque region known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. The area encompasses a combination of downs, moorland, and rolling hills, creating a unique and captivating environment.

The downs in Sheep Down are characterized by their vast expanses of grassy meadows and sweeping views. These areas are dotted with sheep grazing peacefully, giving the region its name. The downs offer excellent walking and hiking opportunities, with well-maintained trails that wind through fields and hedgerows, providing visitors with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to the downs, Sheep Down also features expansive moorland areas. These moorlands are home to a variety of plant and animal species, including heather, gorse, and bilberry. The moorland habitats attract a range of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of skylarks, stonechats, or even rare birds like the Dartford warbler.

Sheep Down is also known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The region is dotted with ancient archaeological sites, including burial mounds and hillforts, providing a glimpse into its past. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years, and remnants of its history can be seen in the form of ancient stone circles and Roman ruins.

Overall, Sheep Down, Hampshire, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and historical significance of the area. Whether exploring the downs, wandering through the moorlands, or delving into the region's past, visitors are sure to be captivated by the charm and tranquility of Sheep Down.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.280881/-1.4941361 or Grid Reference SU3553. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Country lane, Tangley, Hampshire
Country lane, Tangley, Hampshire
The Crown Inn, Upton
The Crown Inn, Upton
Pasture, Hurstbourne Tarrant Ewes and lambs beside Locke's Drove with Ibthorpe in the valley below.
Pasture, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Ewes and lambs beside Locke's Drove with Ibthorpe in the valley below.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant Below are Ibthorpe and the River Swift in a stretch where it lacks a defined channel.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Below are Ibthorpe and the River Swift in a stretch where it lacks a defined channel.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant Spring-sown cereal to the west of Rushmore Farm.
Farmland, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Spring-sown cereal to the west of Rushmore Farm.
Old signpost at Pill Heath It is interesting to note that some of the mileages are shown to the nearest eighth.
Old signpost at Pill Heath
It is interesting to note that some of the mileages are shown to the nearest eighth.
Direction Sign – Signpost in Upton Located on the south side of the most western of the two T junctions in Upton village in Hurstbourne Tarrant parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. Milestone Society National ID: HA_SU3555
Direction Sign – Signpost in Upton
Located on the south side of the most western of the two T junctions in Upton village in Hurstbourne Tarrant parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. Milestone Society National ID: HA_SU3555
View down Upton/ Bourne Valley Disused shed just to the left off-camera. Looking down to Ibthorpe The photo was taken from path that was applied to be a restricted Byway
View down Upton/ Bourne Valley
Disused shed just to the left off-camera. Looking down to Ibthorpe The photo was taken from path that was applied to be a restricted Byway
Small footpath facing Conholt Path very overgrown
Small footpath facing Conholt
Path very overgrown
Moscombe Copse from Conholt Lane Taken from the gate
Moscombe Copse from Conholt Lane
Taken from the gate
Decrepit building Unclear what this building was used for, potentially a pumping station. On older maps, there was another, large, building connected to it, potentially a house or agricultural building. The brickwork appears to be Georgian, mixed with lime and mortar. Today it is a shell slowly collapsing.
Decrepit building
Unclear what this building was used for, potentially a pumping station. On older maps, there was another, large, building connected to it, potentially a house or agricultural building. The brickwork appears to be Georgian, mixed with lime and mortar. Today it is a shell slowly collapsing.
Direction Sign – Signpost Located on the south side of the most western of the two T junctions in Upton village in Hurstbourne Tarrant parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. By 2009 the Vernhams Dean 1¾ / Hungerford 11¾ arm had been replaced with one reading Vernham Dean 1¾ / Oxenwood 5, see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1381342" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1381342">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6518185" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6518185">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: HA_SU3555
Direction Sign – Signpost
Located on the south side of the most western of the two T junctions in Upton village in Hurstbourne Tarrant parish. 4 arms and annulus finial. By 2009 the Vernhams Dean 1¾ / Hungerford 11¾ arm had been replaced with one reading Vernham Dean 1¾ / Oxenwood 5, see Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: HA_SU3555
Old Boundary Marker on the roadside between Upton and Vernham Dean Parish Boundary Marker on the northeast side of the minor road west of Upton and southeast of Vernham Dean. Vernhams Dean (sic) parish. Inscribed VERN / HAM. It's unclear if this was formerly a boundary but it's possible that it marked the ecclesiastical parish boundary when Vernhams Dean was separated from Hurstbourne Tarrant in 1871. Milestone Society National ID: HA_VERNHA01pb
Old Boundary Marker on the roadside between Upton and Vernham Dean
Parish Boundary Marker on the northeast side of the minor road west of Upton and southeast of Vernham Dean. Vernhams Dean (sic) parish. Inscribed VERN / HAM. It's unclear if this was formerly a boundary but it's possible that it marked the ecclesiastical parish boundary when Vernhams Dean was separated from Hurstbourne Tarrant in 1871. Milestone Society National ID: HA_VERNHA01pb
Farmland, Tangley An oak standing in wheat to the south of Tangley Farm.
Farmland, Tangley
An oak standing in wheat to the south of Tangley Farm.
Pasture, Tangley Sheep grazing below one of the houses on Holt Lane.
Pasture, Tangley
Sheep grazing below one of the houses on Holt Lane.
Former Upton Methodist Chapel Grade 2 listed building erected in 1839 for the Congregationalists but later passed to the Methodists. Closed in 1966 and became a gallery.
Former Upton Methodist Chapel
Grade 2 listed building erected in 1839 for the Congregationalists but later passed to the Methodists. Closed in 1966 and became a gallery.
Thatched Cottage destroyed by fire Both the BBC and Andover Advertiser websites reported a thatched cottage fire in Upton on 28 February 2011. Perhaps it was this unfortunate dwelling?
Thatched Cottage destroyed by fire
Both the BBC and Andover Advertiser websites reported a thatched cottage fire in Upton on 28 February 2011. Perhaps it was this unfortunate dwelling?
Un-named lane southwest of Upton
Un-named lane southwest of Upton
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Sheep Down is located at Grid Ref: SU3553 (Lat: 51.280881, Lng: -1.4941361)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Test Valley

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 51.280881,-1.4941361
Sheep Down
Ele: 216.4
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.2791548/-1.4904663
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Communication Microwave: yes
Height: 30
Man Made: tower
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.2796325/-1.4893627
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