Abbotts Ann, United Kingdom
Abbotts Ann is a town of 2,112 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Abbotts Ann
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Andover Museum, Army Flying Museum, Hawk Conservancy Trust and Anton Lakes.
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About Abbotts Ann
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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Things to do3
Museums and landmarks6
Army Flying Museum
Museum · 3.3 mi
Aviation museum in England, United Kingdom
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Park · 1.8 mi
Bird park and conservation charity in Weyhill, Hampshire, England
Restaurants and cafes5
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 chalk land parishes. Defined in Saxon times, or possibly earlier, this shape ensured that Abbotts Ann had its share of river, down land and richer waterside meadows. Before the Norman invasion the land was granted to the abbey of Hyde and became known as Ann Abbatis ("estate on the River Anne belonging to the abbot"). Little Ann was granted to the abbey of Wherwell. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the estates passed back into secular hands.
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In 1806, Robert Tasker settled in Abbotts Ann and later took over the blacksmith's business. Tasker and his brother developed improved iron ploughshares, which became popular for their durability and efficiency. This success led to the establishment of the Waterloo Ironworks in Anna Valley to meet the growing demand for agricultural machinery. In 1831, Robert Tasker built the Abbotts Ann school on its previous site in the village, and leased it to the Revd. Samuel Best, the Rector of Abbotts Ann. Built 39 years before education became compulsory, the school was one of the first in England to take children of all denominations. The school's name is Abbotts Ann C of E Primary School, and it has since moved to a new site which is surrounded by the countryside of Abbotts Ann.
Between 1915 and 1924 the Red Rice Estate, which included Abbotts Ann and much of the surrounding countryside, was sold. In 1934 the Government bought Little Park for the new Land Settlement Association, creating the largest influx of population into the village since AD500. The settlers came mainly from northern England and Wales, and those who stayed on made a permanent contribution to the village. Of the 517 houses in the village, in 2000, 107 had been built in the previous 20 years.
From the History section of Abbotts Ann on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
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Getting there and nearby towns
Upavon Airfield (UPV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Andover 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Tidworth 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Amesbury 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Netheravon 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Highcoems 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Lark Hill 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Winchester 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Burbage 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Salisbury 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Romsey 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
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Photo credits
- 48 Dunkirt Lane, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chalk House, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manor Farmhouse, Abbotts Ann 01, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manor Farmhouse, Abbotts Ann 02, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Old Bakery, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 49 Duck Lane, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lane Cottage, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jubilee Oak Cottage, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chestnut Cottage, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linden Cottage, Abbotts Ann, Dave.Dunford, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of army flying gallery, geni, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Mary's Church, Abbots Ann, Lee Hargreaves, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St Mary's Church, Abbotts Ann Road, Monxton (NHLE Code 1093882) (July 2022) (5), User:Hassocks5489, CC0
- Poplar Farm Inn, Salisbury Road, Little Ann, near Andover (NHLE Code 1093074) (July 2022) (2), Hassocks5489, CC0
- Black Swan, Monxton, Hampshire (3994954817), Mike Cattell from UK, CC BY 2.0
- Strix uralensis -Hawk Conservancy Trust, near Andover, Hampshire, England-8a, Dave Townsend from Burlingame, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
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