Newtown Common, Barn Plot

Heritage Site in Hampshire

England

Newtown Common, Barn Plot

Ye Olde Swan Inn This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south. — Ye Olde Swan Inn Credit: Pam Brophy

Newtown Common, located in Barn Plot, Hampshire, is a significant heritage site that holds historical and cultural importance. Spanning across a vast area, this common is rich in natural beauty and offers a serene and tranquil environment.

The common is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna, boasting a variety of plant species such as heather, gorse, and bracken. It is also home to numerous wildlife species, including birds, rabbits, and deer, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Newtown Common holds historical significance. It served as a common grazing land for the local community for centuries, allowing them to graze their livestock and gather resources. This traditional use of the land has shaped the landscape and contributed to its unique character.

Furthermore, Newtown Common has archaeological importance, with several ancient burial mounds and barrows scattered throughout the area. These structures provide insights into the lives of the early inhabitants of the region and offer a glimpse into their burial customs and religious practices.

Today, Newtown Common remains a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding, and bird watching. It offers well-maintained footpaths and bridleways, providing visitors with various routes to explore the common's picturesque surroundings.

Newtown Common, Barn Plot, Hampshire, is a heritage site that seamlessly combines natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a cherished location for locals and tourists alike.

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Newtown Common, Barn Plot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.364/-1.328 or Grid Reference SU4662. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ye Olde Swan Inn This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south.

Ye Olde Swan Inn

This pub is situated below the Church in this square, at the intersection. This picture was taken looking south.

Lairage: Burghclere I am told this is where horses are sometimes held while waiting to be transported. This is situated at the interchange of the A34 and the B4640 from Newtown. The picture was taken looking north and east.

Lairage: Burghclere

I am told this is where horses are sometimes held while waiting to be transported. This is situated at the interchange of the A34 and the B4640 from Newtown. The picture was taken looking north and east.

Ye Olde Swan Inn The pub lies in the extreme north of the square, in the eastern quadrant. As one comes down from the grid north of this one and as one passes over the riverbridge, the pub is in view between the B4640 and the junction with the road to Burgchlere, before it forks.

Ye Olde Swan Inn

The pub lies in the extreme north of the square, in the eastern quadrant. As one comes down from the grid north of this one and as one passes over the riverbridge, the pub is in view between the B4640 and the junction with the road to Burgchlere, before it forks.

The Stream alongside Ye Olde Swan Inn This stream runs diagonally through the square from NE-SW and is on the eastern side of the pub, between the pub and the road into Newtown.

The Stream alongside Ye Olde Swan Inn

This stream runs diagonally through the square from NE-SW and is on the eastern side of the pub, between the pub and the road into Newtown.

Newbury Rugby Football Club The rugby field, clubhouse and stand are situated in the northern half of the grid square. This picture was taken looking more or less south east.

Newbury Rugby Football Club

The rugby field, clubhouse and stand are situated in the northern half of the grid square. This picture was taken looking more or less south east.

Newtown Church Newtown Church

Newtown Church

Newtown Church

Junction of Well Street and Harts Lane, Burghclere Junction of Well Street and Harts Lane, Burghclere

Junction of Well Street and Harts Lane, Burghclere

Junction of Well Street and Harts Lane, Burghclere

Farmland in Newtown This field is in the eastern half of the square between the edge of the square and Newtown house.

Farmland in Newtown

This field is in the eastern half of the square between the edge of the square and Newtown house.

Farmland near Newtown This field is in the north western section of the square, south of the road. The bearing looks more or less south east towards Arbuthnot Wood.

Farmland near Newtown

This field is in the north western section of the square, south of the road. The bearing looks more or less south east towards Arbuthnot Wood.

Pasture near Newtown These sheep were grazing in pasture in the north eastern section of the square. The bearing is more or less north, looking towards Rosemore Copse.

Pasture near Newtown

These sheep were grazing in pasture in the north eastern section of the square. The bearing is more or less north, looking towards Rosemore Copse.

Heather field: Newtown A surprise heather field in wooded area (mostly birch) near Newtown Grange and Newtown. This field is in the north western section of the square. The picture was taken from the footpath.

Heather field: Newtown

A surprise heather field in wooded area (mostly birch) near Newtown Grange and Newtown. This field is in the north western section of the square. The picture was taken from the footpath.

Heather near Newtown This heather field is alongside woodland in the north western section of the square. The square is mostly woodland or plantation with isolated detached residences spread across the square, mostly off the minor road and Sheepwash Lane.

Heather near Newtown

This heather field is alongside woodland in the north western section of the square. The square is mostly woodland or plantation with isolated detached residences spread across the square, mostly off the minor road and Sheepwash Lane.

Paddock near Newtown This paddock in the south eastern section of the square belongs to a stud farm in the area. This square is mostly farmland with some detached residences along the lanes.

Paddock near Newtown

This paddock in the south eastern section of the square belongs to a stud farm in the area. This square is mostly farmland with some detached residences along the lanes.

Woodland near Newtown This square is mostly woodland and farmland, with some detached residences spread across the square. There is also a school down one of the private roads in the square. This woodland is in the eastern section of the square.

Woodland near Newtown

This square is mostly woodland and farmland, with some detached residences spread across the square. There is also a school down one of the private roads in the square. This woodland is in the eastern section of the square.

Diocese of Winchester: Newtown Church This church is south west of the village, in the north eastern section of the square.

Diocese of Winchester: Newtown Church

This church is south west of the village, in the north eastern section of the square.

Modern Housing Development New houses in the north eastern section of the square.

Modern Housing Development

New houses in the north eastern section of the square.

Wash Water Road near Enborne This is a view of the end of Wash Water road and the public house marked ph on the 1:50 000 map. The pub is on the north side of the road. The road joins the A343 to the right (east) of the pub and leads off the A343 to Enborne. This square contains some of the residential area of Wash Common and the key roads linking Enborne and Wash Water.

Wash Water Road near Enborne

This is a view of the end of Wash Water road and the public house marked ph on the 1:50 000 map. The pub is on the north side of the road. The road joins the A343 to the right (east) of the pub and leads off the A343 to Enborne. This square contains some of the residential area of Wash Common and the key roads linking Enborne and Wash Water.

A34(T) Bridge near Newtown This square is largely farmland and plantations belonging to the English Forestry commission. This bridge carries the A34(T) over one of the lanes passing through the forested area.

A34(T) Bridge near Newtown

This square is largely farmland and plantations belonging to the English Forestry commission. This bridge carries the A34(T) over one of the lanes passing through the forested area.

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Newtown Common, Barn Plot is located at Grid Ref: SU4662 (Lat: 51.364, Lng: -1.328)

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Sheepwash

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Naptan Street: B4640

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Lat/Long: 51.3613516/-1.3289707

Bus Stop

Sheepwash

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Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Sheepwash

Naptan Crossing: Sheepwash Lane

Naptan NaptanCode: hamdgatg

Naptan Street: B4640

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3613612/-1.3290855

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Newtown Common

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Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan CommonName: Newtown Common

Naptan NaptanCode: hamdgdmg

Naptan Street: B4640

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3657877/-1.3263633

Bus Stop

Newtown Common

Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA010110

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Newtown Common

Naptan NaptanCode: hamdgdmd

Naptan Street: B4640

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3658062/-1.3264492

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 51.3667509/-1.3335747

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 51.3670992/-1.3320887

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 51.3672901/-1.3308603

Newtown Common

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q13130419

Lat/Long: 51.3667328/-1.3247969

Historic: milestone

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Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: RG20 33

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 51.364121/-1.327444

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