Towns & cities · South East England
Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Andover · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abbotts Ann, the nearest railway station is Andover, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for the area is SP11 7AZ. Entry to the town is free.
About
Abbotts Ann is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,242 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1912°, -1.5311°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Abbotts Ann is a village in the parish of the same name, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Andover, Hampshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 Census, including Little Ann and Red Post Bridge, was 2,566. The civil parish falls into two Wards; those of Anna and Andover Millway. The area in Anna is referred to as the Parish Ward of Abbotts Ann, and the area in Andover Millway is Burghclere Down
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Background
History
The village name Ann was derived from the Celtic river name 'Anne' meaning 'Ash Tree Stream' (now known as the Pillhill Brook). The first settlements in the area can be traced back to 50BC when the Atrebates cleared the forests and cultivated the land. During Roman rule the village prospered, and at the end of Dunkirt Lane a large Roman villa was built. Mosaics taken from this villa are now in the British Museum. First mentioned as Anna when reportedly granted to the New Minster of Winchester by King Edward the Elder, it was later recorded in the Domesday Book as an area containing 8 hides and 3 mills. The long, narrow and roughly rectangular boundary is characteristic of West Hampshire…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1912, -1.5311
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Abbotts Ann
- Postcode
- SP11 7AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Population
- 1,242
- Nearest railway station
- Andover — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q660124 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abbotts Ann (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Abbots Ann.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Church of St Mary
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Abbotts Ann is a village located in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 1,242. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,242
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
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Things to see in Abbotts Ann
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Barrow Hill
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Abbotts Ann Down
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Nearby
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Bury Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Abbotts Ann
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbotts Ann?
- Abbotts Ann is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 7AZ), in the parish of Abbotts Ann.
- What is Abbotts Ann?
- Abbotts Ann — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Abbotts Ann?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP11 7AZ.
- Is Abbotts Ann a protected site?
- Yes — Abbotts Ann is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Abbotts Ann free to visit?
- Yes, Abbotts Ann is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abbotts Ann?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 7AZ.