Arreton Manor

Heritage Site in Hampshire

England

Arreton Manor

Flowers by the Path A stream flows beside the track along here, down in a deep ditch. Wild flowers grow along the bank beside the old railway line. — Flowers by the Path Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Arreton Manor, located in the picturesque county of Hampshire, England, is a historic heritage site that holds significant cultural and architectural importance. Situated near the village of Arreton, the manor is believed to have origins dating back to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in the country.

The manor's architectural style is predominantly Elizabethan, with later additions and alterations from different periods. It boasts a striking timber-framed structure, adorned with intricately carved features that provide a glimpse into the craftsmanship of the era. The surrounding gardens and grounds further enhance the manor's charm, with well-maintained lawns, vibrant flower beds, and ancient trees.

Throughout its long history, Arreton Manor has been associated with various notable figures, including Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles I. It is said that the queen visited the manor during her reign, leaving behind a lasting legacy. The manor also witnessed significant moments during the English Civil War, with King Charles I using it as a temporary refuge during his escape from the Battle of Carisbrooke Castle.

Today, Arreton Manor serves as a private residence and is not open to the public. However, its historical importance and architectural beauty make it a cherished landmark in the region. The manor's well-preserved features and intriguing past continue to captivate visitors and historians alike, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage of Hampshire and the nation as a whole.

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Arreton Manor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.675/-1.243 or Grid Reference SZ5386. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flowers by the Path

A stream flows beside the track along here, down in a deep ditch. Wild flowers grow along the bank beside the old railway line.

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Access to the Old Railway

An old railway line used to cross the road here. It is now a path and cycleway and a small parking area has been made at the crossing.

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The Rail Track Ends Here

For some reason the Environment Agency needs the couple of hundred metres of old railway trackbed between here and the road. The path which has been using it for some time is diverted off to the left.

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Cycleway Crosses the Road

A signal controlled road crossing has been put in where the Newport Sandown Cycleway crosses the A3056.

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Cycle Rack, Arreton Craft Village

Part of a large site where craftspeople make and sell their products in a mixed collection of sheds and barns and new workshops.

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The Dairyman's Daughter's Yard

Arreton Craft Village incorporates a pub restaurant called The Dairyman's Daughter.

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The White Lion at Arreton

Arreton is a long village with the pub at one end, near the church. The rest of the place straggles along the road for the next kilometre or so, mostly on this side only.

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Recycling Site Entrance

Notices at the gate say this is the entrance to Lynnbottom Waste Recycling and Standen Heath Landfill sites. Just along from here is a badly designed double road junction with a roundabout and traffic lights which always seems to cause tailbacks. The third time of being stuck in a line of traffic outside the entrance to the tip, I decided to take a picture of it through the car window.

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