Natural landmarks · South East England
Horris Hill School
In or near Ecchinswell.
Horris Hill School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Horris Hill School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horris Hill School is a co-educational independent school located in South-East England. It provides education for children aged 3 to 13 and is known for its emphasis on academic achievement and personal development.
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Background
History
In April 2021, Will Young opened up about his experience at prep school, claiming to have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "I've been thinking a lot about prep school, and wondering if any of those institutions will be brought to justice for the things that I saw happen... kids thrown against radiators. Other things I can’t talk about." Young also remembered drunk teachers "rolling around dormitories", one "you wouldn't go for a ride with", and teachers "looking at [students'] penises in the shower". He described feeling a sense of injustice, saying "I think I escaped – not that it didn't damage me." In October 2022, an appeal was launched for witnesses to alleged abuse…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3645, -1.3345
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Newtown
- Postcode
- RG20 9DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Established
- 1929
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5905097 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Horris Hill School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horris Hill School?
- Horris Hill School is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 9DJ), in the parish of Newtown.
- What is Horris Hill School?
- Horris Hill School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horris Hill School?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 9DJ.
- When was Horris Hill School built?
- Built or established in 1929.
- Is Horris Hill School a protected site?
- Yes — Horris Hill School is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Horris Hill School free to visit?
- Yes, Horris Hill School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horris Hill School?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 9DJ.