Visit Ashley, New Forest Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Ashley, New Forest

  

Ashley, New Forest Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Ashley, New Forest

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Ashley, New Forest history

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Prehistory

Humans have lived in the Ashley area for thousands of years . Palaeolithic hand axes were found in gravel excavated from the gravel pits at Ashley . A third axe was found in 1962 .

Early history

Ashley means “ash wood/clearing” Ashley was probably included in the grant of Christchurch made by Henry I to Richard de Redvers . At the beginning of 14th century Reginald de Bettesthorne had lands in Ashley worth 5 shillings yearly .

Ashley Arnewood

Katherine Berkeley owned the land in Arnewood together with an estate in West and East Ashley . Her daughter Warborough became the wife of Sir William Compton, who was Groom of the Bedchamber and favourite courtier of Henry VIII .

Ashley Manor Farm

Ashley Manor Farm, on Lymington Road, is an 18th-century farmhouse . Another manor at Ashley still exists as a farm to the southwest of the village .

Ashley Clinton

Ashley Clinton, to the south of the current village, was the residence of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Renebald Clinton . The house, which still stands, dates from the early 19th century .

The village

A Baptist chapel was constructed at Ashley in 1817 . The first Anglican church was built in 1904 . It was replaced by a new building in 1957 . The bell in St Peter’s church dates from 1593 .

You can visit Ashley, New Forest places with Walkfo Ashley, New Forest to hear history at Ashley, New Forest’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Ashley, New Forest has 18 places to visit in our interactive Ashley, New Forest map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Ashley, New Forest, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Ashley, New Forest places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Ashley, New Forest & the surrounding areas.

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18 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Ashley, New Forest tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Ashley, New Forest

  

Best Ashley, New Forest places to visit

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Ashley, New Forest has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Ashley, New Forest’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Ashley, New Forest’s information audio spots:

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