Hampshire Treasures
Volume 1 ( Winchester City District)
Page 109 - Exton
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| Description and Date | Remarks | Protection | Grid Ref. and Punchcard No. | |
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| Group A - Natural Features | ||||
| Viewpoint |
Beacon Hill. Views over the Meon Valley. Beech woods. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 598 226 1908 06 |
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| Nature Reserve |
Old Winchester Hill. Downlands, views over valley. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. C.O.S. |
SU 639 219 1908 01 |
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| Water Meadows |
The Grynch, Exton Manor. Natural grassland. Water birds. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 622 216 1908 05 |
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| Garden Bounded by River |
The Shoe Inn. The site of the Old Forge. Interesting flint and brickwork. | C.A. N. P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 613 208 1908 35 |
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| Scenic Beauty |
The entire parish of Exton is designated part of the East Hants. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 600 223 1908 47 |
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| Group B - Archaeological Sites and Remains | ||||
| Stone Age | ||||
| Flint Working Site |
A Mesolithic site near the east entrance of Old Winchester Hill. Scrapers, axes and flakes found. Located in nature reserve and County Open Space. O.S.A. No. SU62 SW27. Ref: P.H.F.C., Vol. 17, 1947-50, (Drpaer), p.297. | N.P. Act S.S.S.I. A.O.N.B. C.O.S. |
SU 645 207 1908 44 |
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| Bronze Age | ||||
| Bowl Barrows (3) |
Old Winchester Hill. Within the area of the fort. O.S.A. No. SU62 SW24. Ref: P.H.F.C., Vol. 14, 1938-40, (Grinself), pp. 15, 247. | S.A.M. No. 56 N.P. Act A.O.N.B. C.O.S. |
SU 641 206 1908 03 |
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| Barrows (6) |
Old Winchester Hill. Outside the western entrance. O.S.A. No. SU62 SW23. Ref: P.H.F.C., Vol. 14,1938-40. | S.A.M. No. 56 N.P. Act S.S.S.I. A.O.N.B. C.O.S. |
SU 638 206 1908 04 |
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| Barrows (3) |
Preshaw Estate. Not visible on ground. O.S.A. No. SU52 SE16. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 583 232 1908 16 |
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| Barrow |
Preshaw Estate. Find of urn now in British Museum. O.S.A. No. SU52 SE4. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 575 241 1908 13 |
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| Barrows (Bell, Disc, and Saucer) |
Preshaw Estate. Roman hoard A.D. 300 found on site in 1850. Now in Winchester City Museum. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 572 244 1908 12 |
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| Barrows (2) |
Manor Farm. South east of Beacon Hill beeches. O.S.A. No. SU62 SW5. Ref: P.H.F.C., Vol. 14, 1932-40, (Grinsell), pp.228,355. | N.P. Act A.O.N.B. |
SU 607 225 1908 08 |
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