North Street, Hampshire
| North Street | |
| Hampshire | |
|---|---|
 Bowers Grove Lane, North Street | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU645332 |
| Location: | 51°5’42"N, 1°4’46"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Alresford |
| Postcode: | SO24 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | East Hampshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
East Hampshire |
North Street is a hamlet in the parish Ropley, Hampshire. The hamlet lies on the A31 road from Alton to Winchester.
This place is first recorded in 1347 as North st.. Later spellings found include Northstreete in 1521 and Northstrete in 1568. Around Ropley are a number of these 'streets', such as Church Street, Gilbert Street and South Street. The 'north' element refers to its placement north of Ropley.
History
North Street is one of the few areas of Ropley where Romano-British settlement is known. It is unclear what sort of settlement but metal detecting groups have uncovered a large volume of Roman finds, including pottery, coins, brooches and masonry both to the north-east and west of the hamlet. There is also a Romano-British enclosure recorded here.[1]
About the hamlet
Manor Farmhouse is a late 18th century building with later expansions and with brick walls with Flemish bond.[2]
Other interesting buildings include Turnpike Cottage, a 17th century cottage with later 18th century additions; Ropelia Cottage, a 17th century cottage with late 20th century renovations; and North Street Farmhouse, a 1730 cottage with a 1925 casement.
References
- ↑ Romano-British enclosure near North Street: Hantsweb HER Record
- ↑ Manor Farmhouse: Hantsweb HER Record
