Upper Clatford
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Upper Clatford is a village in Hampshire
, England
. The village lies in the valley of the River Anton
, several miles upstream of the point where it joins the River Test
, just to the south of Andover
.
Clatford is an old English term meaning 'the ford where the burdock grows. The local parish Church of All Saints was first built probably during the reign of Henry I (1100-1135) as its massive columns and round arches are typical of the first half of the 12th century. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and transformed into an 'auditory church' in the 17th century. Even so, a large proportion of the congregation still cannot see the altar. The Church rests between two arms of the Pillbrook; the village war memorial is also within its grounds.
The village historically had 3 manors, Sackville Court, Clatford Manor and Clatford Mills.
The village is within walking distance of Andover town centre and the most direct route is to follow the path of the old railway line which is now a public footpath.
Along this route there is much evidence of the old railway line though little to be seen of the earlier canal that preceded the railway. The canal and later railway were very important to the local economy in particular for the transport of raw materials from Southampton via Andover to Upper Clatford for Taskers Iron Works whose premises were located in nearby Anna Valley
. Pig Iron was shipped from Southampton via the canal to Taskers Wharf, originally located where the footpath now leaves Upper Clatford for Andover.
Local attractions are a number of traditionally thatched cottages and houses including the premises of the local public house The Crook & Shears.
Following the road south out of the village leads to the twin village of Goodworth Clatford
(formerly Lower Clatford).
Taskers of Andover - A History
Andovers Lost Canal
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The village lies in the valley of the River Anton
River Anton
The River Anton is a river in the English county of Hampshire. It is a tributary of the River Test.The river rises just to the north of the town of Andover, and flows through the centre of the town...
, several miles upstream of the point where it joins the River Test
River Test
The River Test is a river in Hampshire, England. The river has a total length of 40 miles and it flows through downland from its source near Ashe, 10 km to the west of Basingstoke , to the sea at the head of Southampton Water...
, just to the south of Andover
Andover, Hampshire
Andover is a town in the English county of Hampshire. The town is on the River Anton some 18.5 miles west of the town of Basingstoke, 18.5 miles north-west of the city of Winchester and 25 miles north of the city of Southampton...
.
Clatford is an old English term meaning 'the ford where the burdock grows. The local parish Church of All Saints was first built probably during the reign of Henry I (1100-1135) as its massive columns and round arches are typical of the first half of the 12th century. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and transformed into an 'auditory church' in the 17th century. Even so, a large proportion of the congregation still cannot see the altar. The Church rests between two arms of the Pillbrook; the village war memorial is also within its grounds.
The village historically had 3 manors, Sackville Court, Clatford Manor and Clatford Mills.
The village is within walking distance of Andover town centre and the most direct route is to follow the path of the old railway line which is now a public footpath.
Along this route there is much evidence of the old railway line though little to be seen of the earlier canal that preceded the railway. The canal and later railway were very important to the local economy in particular for the transport of raw materials from Southampton via Andover to Upper Clatford for Taskers Iron Works whose premises were located in nearby Anna Valley
Anna Valley
Anna Valley is a village in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The settlement is a suburb of Andover, and is located approximately south-west of the town centre....
. Pig Iron was shipped from Southampton via the canal to Taskers Wharf, originally located where the footpath now leaves Upper Clatford for Andover.
Local attractions are a number of traditionally thatched cottages and houses including the premises of the local public house The Crook & Shears.
Following the road south out of the village leads to the twin village of Goodworth Clatford
Goodworth Clatford
Goodworth Clatford is a village located in Hampshire, England. It is south of the town of Andover in the valley of the River Anton...
(formerly Lower Clatford).
Taskers of Andover - A History
Andovers Lost Canal