Bishop's Waltham

Settlement in Hampshire Winchester

England

Bishop's Waltham

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. — The Wintershill Jubilee path Credit: Peter Facey

Bishop's Waltham is a charming small town located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the Meon Valley, it lies approximately 12 miles southeast of the city of Winchester. With a population of around 6,500 people, it maintains a close-knit community atmosphere while offering a range of amenities and attractions.

The town's history can be traced back to Saxon times when it was an important ecclesiastical center. The ruins of the 12th-century Bishop's Waltham Palace, a former residence of the Bishops of Winchester, still stand as a testament to its medieval heritage. The palace grounds now serve as a public park, providing a picturesque setting for leisurely walks.

Bishop's Waltham boasts a thriving town center, where a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants can be found. The vibrant weekly market held in the town square offers a delightful array of fresh produce, crafts, and local goods. The town also benefits from several well-regarded schools, making it an attractive place for families.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Bishop's Waltham is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. It is situated on the South Downs Way, a renowned long-distance footpath that offers stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, the nearby River Hamble provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

Transport links to Bishop's Waltham are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the town to Winchester, Southampton, and other nearby towns. The closest railway station is Botley, located approximately 4 miles away.

Overall, Bishop's Waltham is a charming and historic town that offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a wonderful place to live or visit.

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Bishop's Waltham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.954998/-1.212969 or Grid Reference SU5517. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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.

Des Blenkinsopp

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.

Des Blenkinsopp

Clover Way, Bishop's Waltham

New housing on the edge of town.

Des Blenkinsopp

Children's Play Area, Clover Way

A robust stockade for the kids on the edge of a new housing development.

Des Blenkinsopp

New Garden in Hot Weather

On the edge of a housing development a new bit of planting is having mixed success in the hot summer of 2022. The hardy looking grasses seem to be standing up to it, but some of the new trees have died.

Des Blenkinsopp