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At the 2001 census, Wickham had a population of 4,816, falling to 4,299 at the 2011 Census. It was the fording place of the River Meon on the Roman road between Noviomagus Regnorum (Chichester) and Venta Belgarum (Winchester) The Admiralty Shutter Telegraph Line had a station at Wickham. When you visit Wickham, Hampshire, Walkfo brings Wickham, Hampshire places to life as you travel by foot, bike, bus or car with a mobile phone & headphones.
Wickham, Hampshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Wickham, Hampshire
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With 17 audio plaques & Wickham, Hampshire places for you to explore in the Wickham, Hampshire area, Walkfo is the world’s largest heritage & history digital plaque provider. The AI continually learns & refines facts about the best Wickham, Hampshire places to visit from travel & tourism authorities (like Wikipedia), converting history into an interactive audio experience.
Wickham, Hampshire history
Early settlements
The Romans established a settlement at Wickham, on the road from the Roman centres of Chichester and Winchester. Iron works have been found northeast of the village, and various Roman finds to the southwest.
Post-Norman Conquest
The present church of St Nicholas dates from 1126 and was run by the Canons of Titchfield. In 1269, King Henry III granted a charter to Roger de Scures for markets to be held on a Thursday. Wickham fair (often referred to Wickham Horse Fair) is still held each year on 20 May.
Industrialisation and Victorian Wickham
In 1801 Wickham had a population of 901 and compared to most of the villages in Hampshire it was a large community. In 1820, Chesapeake Mill was built with timber taken from an American ship captured in the War of 1812. In 1903, a branch railway was built from Fareham through Wickham, to Droxford and Alton. It was closed to passengers in 1955 and the line converted to a footpath.
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You can visit Wickham, Hampshire places with Walkfo Wickham, Hampshire to hear history at Wickham, Hampshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Wickham, Hampshire has 17 places to visit in our interactive Wickham, Hampshire 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 Wickham, Hampshire, 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 Wickham, Hampshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Wickham, Hampshire & the surrounding areas.
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Best Wickham, Hampshire places to visit
Wickham, Hampshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Wickham, Hampshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Wickham, Hampshire’s information audio spots:
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