Towns & cities · South East England
West Meon
West Meon — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ropley · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Meon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 719 people. Address: GU32. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.0119°, -1.0877°.
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West Meon is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, with a population of 749 people at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
A charter of 932 in which King Æthelstan granted West Meon to the thegn Æthelweard includes a detailed account of the boundary of the estate which almost coincides with the boundary of the modern parish of West Meon. The Manor of West Meon was listed in the Domesday Book as owned by the Bishop of Winchester. A charter of 1205 confirmed the grant of land to the Prior and Convent of St. Swithun, Winchester, in whose hands it remained until the Dissolution of the Monasteries. In 1541 the manor was granted to the Dean and Chapter of Winchester by Henry VIII, and the maintenance of six theology students at each of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge was ordered. In 1544 the king changed…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0119, -1.0877
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- West Meon
- Postcode
- GU32
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Population
- 719
- Nearest railway station
- Ropley — 8.5 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q518080 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Meon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: High Street, West Meon - geograph.org.uk - 619938.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Meon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Brocklands Farm
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Chappetts Copse
Forests & woodlands · 1.4 km
The George And Falcon Inn
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
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Shutt's Copse
Forests & woodlands · 2.1 km
Shutts Copse
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km
Warnford
Villages · 2.2 km
St John's House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Church of Our Lady
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Peake Wood
Battlefields & battle sites · 2.4 km
South Downs Way alternative route through Warnford
Mountain bike trails · 2.4 km
Henwood Down
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
West Meon is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 719. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 719
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Winchester
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Things to see in West Meon
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Chappetts Copse
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Shutt's Copse
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Shutts Copse
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Peake Wood
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Drayton House
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Berleigh House
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East Meon War Memorial
East Meon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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West Meon War Memorial
West Meon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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All Saints Church, East Meon
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Brocklands Farm
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Park Hill
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Salt Hill
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Teglease Down
Teglease Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 200 m.
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Park Hill
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Old Down
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The George And Falcon Inn
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Meon War Memorial
West Meon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Brocklands Farm
Brocklands Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Chappetts Copse
Chappetts Copse is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The George And Falcon Inn
The George And Falcon Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Shutt's Copse
Shutt's Copse is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Shutts Copse
Shutts Copse — nature reserve in Hampshire, England.
Where to eat & stay near West Meon
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Brocklands Farm
Brocklands Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
College Down Farm
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The Sustainability Centre
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Grenville at Wallops Wood
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The George And Falcon Inn
The George And Falcon Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bakers Arms
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The Flowerpots Inn
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Bat & Ball Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Meon?
- West Meon is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU32), in the parish of West Meon.
- What is West Meon?
- West Meon — village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Meon?
- The nearest railway station is Ropley, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU32.
- Is West Meon free to visit?
- Yes, West Meon is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Meon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU32. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.