Petersfield, Hampshire
The area bounded by the towns of Petersfield, Buriton and Sheep lie within the manor of Mapledurham, which appears in the Domesday book.
The town was founded during the 12th century by William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, later chartered by his widow, Hawise de Beaumont, and confirmed by charter in 1198 from "John, Count of Mortain" (later to be King John).
The town lies in a valley with the South Downs to the South and was an important staging point on the North/South road between London and Portsmouth (now the A3). East/West links between Winchester and Chichester (now A272) also pass through the town.
The town also has a station on the London (Waterloo) - Portsmouth main line.
A market is held in the Square twice a week.
Read MoreThe town was founded during the 12th century by William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, later chartered by his widow, Hawise de Beaumont, and confirmed by charter in 1198 from "John, Count of Mortain" (later to be King John).
The town lies in a valley with the South Downs to the South and was an important staging point on the North/South road between London and Portsmouth (now the A3). East/West links between Winchester and Chichester (now A272) also pass through the town.
The town also has a station on the London (Waterloo) - Portsmouth main line.
A market is held in the Square twice a week.
26 June 2011. Orange day parade on the High Street. Copyright Peter Drury 2011
