Clanville Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:51.2381°N -1.5442°W
Official Name:Clanville
Static Image Name:Tangley to Weyhill junction - geograph.org.uk - 478995.jpg
Static Image Caption:Coronation Hall, Clanville
Civil Parish:Penton Grafton
Shire District:Test Valley
Shire County:Hampshire
Region:South East England
Constituency Westminster:North West Hampshire
Post Town:ANDOVER
Postcode District:SP11
Postcode Area:SP
Dial Code:01264
Os Grid Reference:SU319488

Clanville is a hamlet in the civil parish of Penton Grafton in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. The hamlet lies within the North Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border. Its nearest town is Andover, which lies approximately 5.6 miles (9.1 km) south-east from the village.

Clanville has a village pub, the Lion, and a village hall, known as the Coronation Hall, which dates from 1953. The former St Margaret's Chapel dates from c1860 and is now a private residence.[1]

Clanville House is a Grade II* listed mansion, dating from the early 18th century.[2]

Blissamore Hall is a modernised stately home, with parts dating from the 17th century. An earlier manor on the site is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book.[3] Also known as Clanville Lodge, its former residents include General Edward Mathew, and the High Sheriff of Hampshire, Henry Bosanquet. In 1967, it was developed as a equestrian stud which from 1995 was operated by Sir Christopher and Lady (Jennie) Bland.[4]

Notable former residents

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Margaret's Chapel, Clanville . Myddleton Major . 12 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Clanville House . British Listed Buildings . 12 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Parishes: Weyhill with Penton Grafton Pages 394-399 A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 4. . British History Online . Victoria County History, 1911 . 12 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Blissamore Hall: A 10-bedroom house with superb gardens and magnificent stables in the heart of Hampshire . Country Life . 12 April 2023.