Brown Heath

Settlement in Hampshire Winchester

England

Brown Heath

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.
The Wintershill Jubilee path Credit: Peter Facey

Brown Heath is a charming village located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the South Downs National Park, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is located approximately 8 miles east of the town of Winchester and is easily accessible via the A272 road.

Despite its small size, Brown Heath boasts a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. The architecture reflects the area's rural heritage, with many buildings constructed using local materials such as flint and timber.

The village is home to a small but well-maintained green space, which serves as a gathering place for residents and hosts local events throughout the year. Additionally, there is a quaint parish church that dates back several centuries, adding to the village's historical charm.

While Brown Heath may lack certain amenities typically found in larger towns, it benefits from its proximity to nearby villages and towns, offering easy access to shops, schools, and other services. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

Overall, Brown Heath offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a rural retreat in the heart of Hampshire.

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Brown Heath Images

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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.
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.
Greenwood This woodland is called Greenwood.
Greenwood
This woodland is called Greenwood.
Winters Hill Looking NE.
Winters Hill
Looking NE.
Bluebells Bluebells in a wood near Wintershill.
Bluebells
Bluebells in a wood near Wintershill.
Old Milestone by the B3035, Curdridge Metal plate attached to stone post by the B3035, in parish of Curdridge (Winchester District), opposite Woolams Cottage, by the road, on East side of road. Erected by the London & Southampton through Bishops Waltham turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
MILES
69 TO
LONDON
8 TO
SOUTHTON 

Winchester HER & Winchester UAD listed.
Winchester HER No.: MWC1652 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MWC1652&resourceID=1013" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MWC1652&resourceID=1013">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>

Milestone Society National ID: HA_ALBO22
Old Milestone by the B3035, Curdridge
Metal plate attached to stone post by the B3035, in parish of Curdridge (Winchester District), opposite Woolams Cottage, by the road, on East side of road. Erected by the London & Southampton through Bishops Waltham turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- MILES 69 TO LONDON 8 TO SOUTHTON Winchester HER & Winchester UAD listed. Winchester HER No.: MWC1652 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: HA_ALBO22
Scrapyard
Scrapyard
Netherhill lane
Netherhill lane
Wangfield Lane
Wangfield Lane
Entrance to Hill Farm
Entrance to Hill Farm
Netherhill Farm
Netherhill Farm
Road junction
Road junction
Road and finger post
Road and finger post
Road junction
Road junction
Farmer's Home
Farmer's Home
Farmer's Home
Farmer's Home
Gregory Lane
Gregory Lane
Brownheath Park
Brownheath Park
Brownheath Park
Brownheath Park
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Brown Heath is located at Grid Ref: SU5215 (Lat: 50.940489, Lng: -1.2534462)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Winchester

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

///smirks.routs.sides. Near Bishops Waltham, Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.940489,-1.2534462
Post Box
Collection Plate: CP5D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Collection Times Checked: 2020-01-26
Old Ref: SO32 308
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SO32 308D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 50.9403464/-1.2532803
Material: wood
Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 50.9364378/-1.2534724
Material: wood
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.9371845/-1.2534502
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