The Palace House

Heritage Site in Hampshire Winchester

England

The Palace House

Permissive path on Roman road at Wintershill Although shown as a straight line on the OS map, the public footpath actually dog legs to the left through the stile. The Roman road continues straight ahead which is also a permissive path. — Permissive path on Roman road at Wintershill Credit: Peter Facey

The Palace House, located in Hampshire, England, is a historic heritage site that offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past. Originally built as a medieval bishop's palace in the 13th century, it has since undergone numerous renovations and additions, resulting in its unique architectural blend of medieval, Tudor, and Victorian styles.

The Palace House is set within the beautiful Beaulieu Estate, which spans over 7,000 acres of picturesque countryside. The estate itself is steeped in history, having been home to the Montagu family for over four centuries. Today, it serves as the family's ancestral home and is open to the public.

Upon entering the Palace House, visitors are greeted by a magnificent Great Hall, with its impressive hammer-beam ceiling and intricate tapestries. The rooms that follow are a testament to the different periods in which they were constructed, showcasing a diverse range of architectural features and design styles.

One of the highlights of the Palace House is its extensive art collection, which includes works by renowned artists such as Titian, Rubens, and Reynolds. The collection offers a glimpse into the family's rich heritage and their passion for art.

In addition to the stunning interior, the Palace House is surrounded by meticulously maintained gardens, complete with vibrant flower beds and peaceful water features. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the gardens, enjoying the serene atmosphere and taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, the Palace House in Hampshire offers a captivating journey through history, art, and natural beauty. It is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.952/-1.221 or Grid Reference SU5417. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Permissive path on Roman road at Wintershill

Although shown as a straight line on the OS map, the public footpath actually dog legs to the left through the stile. The Roman road continues straight ahead which is also a permissive path.

Peter Facey

The Wintershill Jubilee path

A newly-made permissive path through the Wintershill estate to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It runs from the intersection of the Roman road and Wintershill road, seen here, westwards up Winters Hill to Sciviers Lane. The path runs roughly parallel to Wintershill road, about 30 yards from it. Although the start here is not particularly attractive, it gets better further on.

Peter Facey

The Wintershill Jubilee path

A newly-made permissive path through the Wintershill estate to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It runs from the intersection of the Roman road and Wintershill road, westwards up Winters Hill to Sciviers Lane. The path runs roughly parallel to Wintershill road, about 30 yards from it

Peter Facey

The Wintershill Jubilee path

Peter Facey

The Wintershill Jubilee path

Peter Facey

The Wintershill Jubilee path

With buttercups. A newly-made permissive path through the Wintershill estate to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It runs from the intersection of the Roman road and Wintershill road, seen here, westwards up Winters Hill to Sciviers Lane. The path runs roughly parallel to Wintershill road, about 30 yards from it. A public footpath runs off-picture to the right from here through the centre of the estate.

Peter Facey

Esso pipeline works crossing Wintershill Road

Aerial. The pipeline here runs diagonally across the road (but left to right in this photo). There are deep excavations in the two works compounds seen in the photo to facilitate an auger boring operation. The launch area is at right and the reception area at left.

Peter Facey

Reception area for auger boring under Wintershill Road

Aerial. Looking vertically down into the deep excavation on the northeast side which is the reception area of the auger boring operation. Something is seen sticking out of the soil near the bottom of the escavation. However, his does not look like the usual ( SU6227 : One of the steel pipes) 323.9 mm diameter steel pipe, so I am assuming it is slightly larger and the real pipe will be threaded through it. That remains to be seen.

Peter Facey

Launch area for auger boring under Wintershill Road

Aerial. This is the deep excavation in the compound on the southwest side which is the launch area of the auger boring operation. The blue machine sitting at the bottom of the excavation may be a hydraulic boring machine. For the other end of this hole see SU5318 : Reception area for auger boring under Wintershill Road. The three items at ground level on the left are, top to bottom: a diesel powered electric generator or hydraulic pump (not sure which), an electric generator and welding kit, and an air compressor. For a wider view see Link.

Peter Facey

Launch area for auger boring under Winstershill Road

A works compound of the Esso pipeline laying project 2022. Some of the helical augers can be seen beyond the yellow excavator.

Peter Facey

Launch area for auger boring under Wintershill Road

Aerial.

Peter Facey

Armadillo security device at Wintershill Road works

Four of these devices were deployed by PID Systems ( Link

) to protect the equipment used in the Esso pipeline laying works, which were unattended on Sundays. They relay CCTV by 4G to a central control room.

Peter Facey

Launch area compound for auger boring operation at Wintershill Road

Aerial. Well, Esso had said they would use pipe pushing here, but upon examination of this photo I think they were using auger boring. Esso have subsequently confirmed this. The augers can be seen in the blue racks just below the excavator in this photo. Also to be seen by their shadows are the four Armadillo security devices (Link ). Going anticlockwise from the deep excavation in this photo: The light blue thing is a diesel powered hydraulic pump (I think), the darker blue thing is an electric generator and welding equipment, the yellow thing is an air compressor. The blue thing just above the arm of the excavator may possibly be a concrete pump. Then there is a Cat 325F excavator, the helical augers already mentioned, and a dump truck.

Peter Facey

Esso pipeline approaching Wintershill Road

Aerial. The excavator is at SU5318 : Reception area for auger boring under Wintershill Road.

Peter Facey

Esso pipeline works approaching B2177 Winchester Road

Aerial. Running across the Wintershill Estate.

Peter Facey

Hoe Road, Bishop's Waltham

Heading eastwards out of Bishop's Waltham.

Des Blenkinsopp

Roundabout, Hoe Road and Willow Road

A suburban road junction east of the town centre.

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Still building along the road

A new housing development on the edge of Bishop's Waltham. As often seen, houses at one end of the street are sold and occupied while the other end of the street is still a building site.

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The Palace House is located at Grid Ref: SU5417 (Lat: 50.952, Lng: -1.221)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Winchester

Police Authority: Hampshire