Send flowers to West Worldham, Hampshire

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How small is West Worldham? The village is comprised of about eighteen houses and the total population is around 50. This value is lower than the recorded 98 back in 1851. West Worldham lies about 2.1 miles south east of Alton with Hartley Mauditt and East Worldham located nearby.

With a landscape dominated by farmland and several woods, the village makes a great stop for a romantic photography shoot. Add little West Worldham flowers to the mix and you've got the elements of a memorable photograph.

HISTORY

Archaeological findings from the fields between East and West Worldham show that the area was inhabited ans visited since at least the Paleolithic era. On the summit of King John's Hill, which is to the east of East Worldham, lies an Iron Age hillfort that dates back to 100 BC. A road that leads from Chichester to Silchester and passes below a hill which is now Green Street and Pookles Lane was built by the Romans.

The first mention of West Worldham as a village is in a document dated October 1277. Richard de Annecy granted the church of St Nicholas of Worldeham to Hamble Priory in the late 12th century.

The village was a noted hunting ground during the medieval period. A private deer park and hunting lodge was built by the descendants of Geoffrey de Venuz nearby.

Winchester College maintained ownership of the parish until the early 20th century.

LANDSCAPE

Dominated by farmland and several woods, including Hamble Pits Copse, Wild Duck Copse, Little Wood Copse, Warner's Wood and Pheasant Wood. Rich and dry meadows and greensand also surround the place.

Given this setting, the village makes a lovely stop if you want to take great photos of nature at its best. Of course, you can also opt for a wedding shoot if you want. Just throw find some flowers in West Worldham, add it to the picture and you've got yourself a nice little pre-wedding photograph to show off to family and friends.

LOCAL ECONOMY

The local economy in the village is based on agriculture, particularly cattle farming. The main sources of income are cattle, sheep, grain crops and hops. Throughout history, farmers from West Worldham have traded in Southampton and Alton.

NOTABLE LANDMARKS

Manor Farm House – the central point of the hamlet. The structure is a Grade II listed building. The usual grain crops are produced at the farm and it also has a flock of sheep and beef cattle.

St Nicholas Church – dates back to the 12th century and forms part of the eleven churches in the Northanger benefice. The church has fallen into ruin, but it was restored during the late Victorian era.

ACCOMMODATION

Featherdown Farm at Manor Farm – provides luxury camping facilities which are popular with young families, as well as walkers. So, if you want to take a romantic stroll, why not book your stay here? You can even turn the romance level up a notch when you send flowers to West Worldham to surprise your date!

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