Beauworth
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| Beauworth | |
| Hampshire | |
|---|---|
 Thatched cottages in Beauworth | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU577261 |
| Location: | 51°1’52"N, 1°10’45"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 40 (est.) |
| Post town: | Alresford |
| Postcode: | SO24 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 771 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Winchester |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Winchester |
Beauworth is a village in Hampshire, about eight miles east of Winchester. In 2013, the population was counted as 97.
On Sunday afternoon 30 June 1833, four boys playing on a small piece of pasture land discovered what became known as the Beauworth Hoard.The Beauworth Hoard is believed to be linked to the very powerful Walkelin.[1]
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References
- ↑ Hampshire Field Club and Archeological Society, Papers and Proceedings. Vol.VII, Part I. Printed 1914. H.M. Gilbert and Son, 24 Above Bar, Southampton and at Winchester. Page 52.
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