Towns & cities · South East England
Itchen Abbas
Itchen Abbas — village in Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Itchen Abbas is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 567 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Hampshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.0930°, -1.2380°.
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Official information
Itchen Valley is an English civil parish located in Hampshire, encompassing the villages of Avington, Easton, Itchen Abbas, and Martyr Worthy. The area is known for its natural beauty and community activities, serving as a local hub for residents and visitors alike.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Itchen Abbas is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Itchen Valley, in the Winchester district, in the county of Hampshire, England. The village is on the River Itchen about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Winchester.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book in 1086 recorded that the manor of Icene (Itchen) was held by Hugh son of Baldri (Hugh fitzBaldric), that it had previously been held by St Mary's Abbey, Winchester, that the abbess claimed it, and that King William had restored it to the abbey; hence the village became known as Itchen Abbess which evolved to Itchen Abbas. Itchen Abbas is mentioned in the Hampshire folk song "Avington Pond" as the place where the builders of the pond were paid their wages. They were given their money in the Plough public house. Abbey House, 0.5 mi north-east of the village, is a Grade II listed country house of five bays and two stories built in 1693. Originally a rectory, it was altered…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0930, -1.2380
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Itchen Valley
- Postcode
- SO21 1BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 07721642971
- Population
- 567
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.itchenvalleyparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1826984 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Itchen Abbas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Disused mill stream at Itchen Abbas - geograph.org.uk - 211513.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Itchen Abbas Manor
Manor houses · 0.2 km
Bridge 25 M N Of Avington Lodge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Avington Park
Waterfalls · 0.4 km
Bridge Across River 90 M N Of Avington House
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Avington Park House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Avington Park
Gardens · 0.6 km
Avington Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Avington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Gospel Oak
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Martyr Worthy
Villages · 1.9 km
The Chestnut Horse Public House
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Beech Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Itchen Abbas is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 567. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 567
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Winchester
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Itchen Abbas
10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Itchen Abbas →
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Avington Park
Avington Park — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Avington Park House
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Itchen Abbas Manor
Itchen Abbas Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Bridge 25 M N Of Avington Lodge
Bridge 25 M N Of Avington Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Across River 90 M N Of Avington House
Bridge Across River 90 M N Of Avington House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Avington Memorial Cross
Avington Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Avington War Memorial
Avington War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Itchen Stoke Down
Itchen Stoke Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 130 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Gospel Oak
Gospel Oak — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 107 m.
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Itchen Abbas Manor
Itchen Abbas Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge 25 M N Of Avington Lodge
Bridge 25 M N Of Avington Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Across River 90 M N Of Avington House
Bridge Across River 90 M N Of Avington House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Avington Park House
Avington Park House — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Avington Park
Avington Park — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Itchen Abbas
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Spinney Caravan Park
The Spinney Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Chestnut Horse Public House
The Chestnut Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
The Cart And Horses Public House
The Cart And Horses Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Running Horse Public House
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Horse And Groom
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The First in and Last out Public House
The First in and Last out Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Hyde Tavern
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Itchen Abbas?
- Itchen Abbas is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 1BH), in the parish of Itchen Valley.
- What is Itchen Abbas?
- Itchen Abbas — village in Hampshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Itchen Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 1BH.
- Is Itchen Abbas a protected site?
- Yes — Itchen Abbas is part of the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Itchen Abbas free to visit?
- Yes, Itchen Abbas is free to enter.
- How do I get to Itchen Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 1BH.