Anglo-Saxon Romsey and the Lower Test Valley
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The Parishes in the Study Area
Parish surveys were carried out by individuals taking part in the Anglo-Saxon project. Notes or longer papers were written to provide information for a group discussion during the fortnightly meetings. Some members also led guided walks of their local area. Below is a list of the places that were investigated and discussed.
West of the Test:
Awbridge (part of Michelmersh parish until the 19th century)
East Dean
Lockerley
Melchet
Mottisfont
Dunbridge
Plaitford
Romsey Extra (west of the Test)
Spursholt
Sherfield English (now includes Dunwood)
East Wellow
Embley
West Wellow
Dunwood
East of the Test:
Ampfield
Chilworth
Michelmersh (including Braishfield)
North Baddesley
Romsey Infra
Romsey Extra (east of the Test)
Mottisfont Abbey estate
Guide Howard Green
Lockerley in the rain
Guide Alec Morley
Embley Wood
Guide Brian Sutton
Photographs by Karen Anderson.
Ford on the Blackwater at Plaitford
Guide Geoff Cuell