Tunworth
| Tunworth | |
| Hampshire | |
|---|---|
 All Saints Church, Tunworth | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU673485 |
| Location: | 51°13’55"N, 1°2’12"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 224 (2011) |
| Post town: | Basingstoke |
| Postcode: | RG25 |
| Dialling code: | 01256 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Basingstoke |
Tunworth is a tiny hamlet in Hampshire, in the north-eastern parts of the county, about four miles south-east of Basingstoke, the nearest major town.
The village is spread across several hills, known as the Tunworth Downs, which form part of the Hampshire Downs.
Parish church
The little downland church of All Saints, Tunworth, is part of the benefice of Upton Grey.
The church is of the 12th century.[1] It has Norman origins, though the only real sign of this, after the Victorian restoration, is a window on the north (far) side of the church.
A notable grave in the churchyard is that of Colonel Julian Berry, son of the 1st Viscount Camrose of Hackwood Park.[2]
About the village
This is a rural parish. In the past, successful race horses have been bred in Tunworth.
Most of the land around Tunworth is either owned by the Herriard Estate, or by Hackwood Park. Much of this land is rented to various farmers and is also used for pheasant shooting.
Outside links
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References
- A History of the County of Hampshire - Volume 4 pp 174-176: Parishes: Tunworth (Victoria County History)
- Information on the Church and additional history
- Tunworth (Old Hampshire Gazetteer)