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Шаблон:EngvarB Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox UK place Amport is a village and civil parish in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, a few miles west of Andover. It incorporates the small hamlet of East Cholderton and has a population of about 1,200.

There is a village green is surrounded by thatched cottages. The village lies in the valley of the Pillhill Brook, a tributary of the River Anton and thence the River Test,[1] a chalk stream famous for its trout-fishing, and for those who enjoy a country walk, there are many attractive routes.

Landmarks

Amport House on the outskirts of the village, which is now occupied by the tri-service chaplains’ school, was originally home to the Marquesses of Winchester; it has gardens designed by celebrated architect, Edwin Lutyens and laid out by Gertrude Jekyll. The House currently houses The Museum of Army Chaplaincy.

Amport's greatest attraction, however, is the world-renowned Hawk Conservancy where skilled falconers daily fly a wide variety of hawks, owls and eagles, including two American Bald Eagles.

Religious sites

The church, St Mary's, which was built in the fourteenth century, has a peal of six bells which are rung regularly. There is a church school, founded by a lady benefactor, Mrs Sophia Sheppard, the widow of Rev. Thomas Sheppard, in the early nineteenth century.[2]

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Amport Parish Church April 2014

Education

State

Primary:

  • Amport CE (Aided) Primary School[3]

Notable people

References

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External links

External links

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  2. William White (1878) History, Gazetter and Directory of the County of Hampshire. p112
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