Broad Laying

Settlement in Hampshire Basingstoke and Deane

England

Broad Laying

A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road — A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road Credit: Tim Booth

Broad Laying is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the Test Valley district, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its charming rural setting. The village is nestled between the larger towns of Andover and Stockbridge, and is approximately 15 miles northwest of the city of Winchester.

The history of Broad Laying can be traced back several centuries, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to prehistoric times. The village itself is characterized by a mix of traditional thatched cottages and more modern dwellings, giving it a unique blend of old and new.

Despite its small size, Broad Laying offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, and a community center. The village also has a small convenience store, providing basic groceries and everyday essentials.

One of the main attractions of Broad Laying is its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, open fields, and woodlands, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are several walking and cycling routes that showcase the stunning countryside, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to explore the area's natural wonders.

In summary, Broad Laying is a charming and idyllic village in Hampshire. With its rural setting, historic architecture, and beautiful surroundings, it provides a peaceful and picturesque place to live or visit.

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Broad Laying Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.356798/-1.37639 or Grid Reference SU4362. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road

A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road

A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road

Orchard at Ball Hill This square although mostly farmland also contains the village of Ball Hill. This orchard lies immediately south of the minor road in the southern half of the square.

Orchard at Ball Hill

This square although mostly farmland also contains the village of Ball Hill. This orchard lies immediately south of the minor road in the southern half of the square.

Main Road through Ball Hill This is the main road through Ball Hill, taken from the south side looking towards the Furze Inn, marked as PH on the 1:50 000 map. It is an integral part of the village of Ball Hill.

Main Road through Ball Hill

This is the main road through Ball Hill, taken from the south side looking towards the Furze Inn, marked as PH on the 1:50 000 map. It is an integral part of the village of Ball Hill.

Pasture near Wash Water This pasture is on the north side of the minor road in the southern half of the square. Most of the square is farmland.

Pasture near Wash Water

This pasture is on the north side of the minor road in the southern half of the square. Most of the square is farmland.

Clere Wood near Highclere This square is a mixture of plantation and residential area. This section of plantation is the northern edge of Clere Wood in the southern half of the square.

Clere Wood near Highclere

This square is a mixture of plantation and residential area. This section of plantation is the northern edge of Clere Wood in the southern half of the square.

Clere Wood near Highclere This photograph was taken from the road looking more or less southeast.

Clere Wood near Highclere

This photograph was taken from the road looking more or less southeast.

Stream in Clere Wood This red stream with crystal clear water, is so coloured by what is probably a mat of bacteria and rust on the bed.

Stream in Clere Wood

This red stream with crystal clear water, is so coloured by what is probably a mat of bacteria and rust on the bed.

Highclere Church This square is mostly woodland, but this village church is on the western edge of the square, east of the entrance to Highclere castle estate and grounds.

Highclere Church

This square is mostly woodland, but this village church is on the western edge of the square, east of the entrance to Highclere castle estate and grounds.

Residential Area near Highclere This residential street showing early signs of impending autumn, is in the south eastern section of the square. The square contains the village of Highclere and is both residential and agricultural.

Residential Area near Highclere

This residential street showing early signs of impending autumn, is in the south eastern section of the square. The square contains the village of Highclere and is both residential and agricultural.

Woolton Hill County Junior School This school is near the intersection of the two minor roads, more or less in the centre of the square. The square both residential and agricultural. It contains the village of Woolton Hill.

Woolton Hill County Junior School

This school is near the intersection of the two minor roads, more or less in the centre of the square. The square both residential and agricultural. It contains the village of Woolton Hill.

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.

Woolton Hill Church This square is mostly farmland, with some residential areas linked to Woolton Hill village in the north eastern section of the square.

Woolton Hill Church

This square is mostly farmland, with some residential areas linked to Woolton Hill village in the north eastern section of the square.

Residential Area not far from Enborne This square is mostly residential area.

Residential Area not far from Enborne

This square is mostly residential area.

Country Road near Enborne This square is mostly residential and this road links Woolton Hill with Enborne via residential area.

Country Road near Enborne

This square is mostly residential and this road links Woolton Hill with Enborne via residential area.

The Chase: National Trust The Chase is managed by the National Trust and is in the southern half of the square.

The Chase: National Trust

The Chase is managed by the National Trust and is in the southern half of the square.

The Chase near Enborne This national trust property is very popular for family outings and dog walkers and occupies a significant proportion of this square.

The Chase near Enborne

This national trust property is very popular for family outings and dog walkers and occupies a significant proportion of this square.

The Chase National Trust Woodland Late afternoon at The Chase, in the north western section of the square.

The Chase National Trust Woodland

Late afternoon at The Chase, in the north western section of the square.

Woolton House Stud Farm A view of the farm from the byway in the western half of the square, looking back towards the minor road.

Woolton House Stud Farm

A view of the farm from the byway in the western half of the square, looking back towards the minor road.

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Broad Laying is located at Grid Ref: SU4362 (Lat: 51.356798, Lng: -1.37639)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Basingstoke and Deane

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.356798,-1.37639

Woolton Hill

Place: village

Wikidata: Q8033964

Lat/Long: 51.3539228/-1.3790859

Bus Stop

Broad Laying Stores

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Naptan CommonName: Broad Laying Stores

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Naptan Street: Unamed Crossroad

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3579162/-1.3739792

Bus Stop

Broad Laying Stores

Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA010082

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Broad Laying Stores

Naptan Crossing: Unamed Crossroad

Naptan NaptanCode: hamawmwa

Naptan Street: Douglas Ride

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3581671/-1.3742295

Bus Stop

Greenways

Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA010084

Naptan Bearing: SW

Naptan CommonName: Greenways

Naptan Crossing: Greenways

Naptan NaptanCode: hamawjgj

Naptan Street: Tile Barn Row

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3562291/-1.3808874

Bus Stop

Greenways

Naptan AtcoCode: 1900HA010085

Naptan Bearing: NE

Naptan CommonName: Greenways

Naptan Crossing: Greenways

Naptan NaptanCode: hamawjgd

Naptan Street: Tile Barn Row

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3563233/-1.3809995

Pub

The Rampant Cat

Lat/Long: 51.3586679/-1.3740744

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: RG20 45

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 51.3579711/-1.3743477

Post Office

Woolton Hill Post Office

Addr Postcode: RG20 9TR

Branch: Woolton Hill

Brand: Post Office

Brand Wikidata: Q1783168

Check Date: 2020-02-20

Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2079399/woolton-hill

Ref Pol Id: 7392

Shop: convenience

Lat/Long: 51.3579099/-1.3743847

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 51.3597095/-1.3724921

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: RG20 4D

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 51.3567367/-1.3798732

Turning Loop

Lat/Long: 51.3569139/-1.3815019

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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