Bowyer's Common

Settlement in Hampshire East Hampshire

England

Bowyer's Common

Traction engine turning from Waterworks Road into Long Lane
Traction engine turning from Waterworks Road into Long Lane Credit: Basher Eyre

Bowyer's Common is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Meon Valley, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is characterized by its traditional thatched cottages and charming rural atmosphere. It is home to a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving the village's heritage and natural beauty. Bowyer's Common is known for its well-preserved historic buildings, such as the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features stunning architectural details.

The village is also blessed with an abundance of natural attractions. The nearby South Downs National Park offers breathtaking landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. In addition, the Meon Valley Trail, a former railway line, provides a scenic route for walkers and cyclists to explore the surrounding countryside.

Bowyer's Common benefits from its proximity to the market town of Petersfield, which is just a short drive away. Petersfield offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as excellent transport links to other major cities in the region.

Overall, Bowyer's Common is a quintessential English village that offers a peaceful and charming lifestyle. Its combination of historic architecture, natural beauty, and community spirit makes it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slice of traditional Hampshire countryside.

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Traction engine turning from Waterworks Road into Long Lane
Traction engine turning from Waterworks Road into Long Lane
Traction engine in Waterworks Road No, not an item of bed linen, or writing paper, but a village in Hampshire. Its history dates back over a thousand years but it has only recently become a parish <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sheetparishcouncil.gov.uk/parishmap.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sheetparishcouncil.gov.uk/parishmap.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> In that same decade it also benefitted from the opening of the Petersfield by-pass, thus turning London Road from an A road connecting London to Portsmouth into a B road from the town to Rake, a hamlet on the Hampshire/ Sussex border. The church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, dates from 1868; and its school from 1888. It also has a pub, village hall, little used telephone box and an osteopathy clinic
Traction engine in Waterworks Road
No, not an item of bed linen, or writing paper, but a village in Hampshire. Its history dates back over a thousand years but it has only recently become a parish LinkExternal link In that same decade it also benefitted from the opening of the Petersfield by-pass, thus turning London Road from an A road connecting London to Portsmouth into a B road from the town to Rake, a hamlet on the Hampshire/ Sussex border. The church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, dates from 1868; and its school from 1888. It also has a pub, village hall, little used telephone box and an osteopathy clinic
Tractors in School Lane No, not an item of bed linen, or writing paper, but a village in Hampshire. Its history dates back over a thousand years but it has only recently become a parish <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sheetparishcouncil.gov.uk/parishmap.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sheetparishcouncil.gov.uk/parishmap.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> In that same decade it also benefitted from the opening of the Petersfield by-pass, thus turning London Road from an A road connecting London to Portsmouth into a B road from the town to Rake, a hamlet on the Hampshire/ Sussex border. The church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, dates from 1868; and its school from 1888. It also has a pub, village hall, little used telephone box and an osteopathy clinic
Tractors in School Lane
No, not an item of bed linen, or writing paper, but a village in Hampshire. Its history dates back over a thousand years but it has only recently become a parish LinkExternal link In that same decade it also benefitted from the opening of the Petersfield by-pass, thus turning London Road from an A road connecting London to Portsmouth into a B road from the town to Rake, a hamlet on the Hampshire/ Sussex border. The church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, dates from 1868; and its school from 1888. It also has a pub, village hall, little used telephone box and an osteopathy clinic
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (1)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (1)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (2) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (2)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (3) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (3)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (4) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (4)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (5)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (5)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (6) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (6)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (7)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (7)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (8) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (8)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (9)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (9)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (10)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (10)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (11)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (11)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (12) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (12)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (13)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (13)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (14)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (14)
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (15) Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
2011 Vintage Meet at Lord's Farm (15)
Held annually to raise money for Wessex Cancer in memory of Dame Sylvia Hughes, MBE.
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Bowyer's Common is located at Grid Ref: SU7626 (Lat: 51.029597, Lng: -0.913047)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: East Hampshire

Police Authority: Hampshire

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