Bevisbury, Andover

#8 among attractions in Andover

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Bevisbury is the site of a former Iron Age plateau fort of a single bank and ditch construction. The site is now largely destroyed and overgrown and the southern ramparts are the best preserved. There are several pits that have been cut into and around the site which were probably quarries, and a private house lies within the north east corner. ()

Coordinates: 51°17'8"N, 1°32'4"W

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Andover United Kingdom

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Bevisbury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wayfarer's Walk, Test Way, Andover Guildhall, Crofton Beam Engines.

5.6 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wayfarer's Walk
144 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the United Kingdom, the Wayfarer's Walk is a haven for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This enchanting hiking trail stretches over 70 miles, offering a magnificent journey through the rolling hills and verdant...
5.6 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Test Way
144 min walk • The Test Way is a 44-mile long-distance footpath in England from Walbury Hill in West Berkshire to Eling in Hampshire, which follows much of the course of the River Test. The northern end of the footpath starts in the car park on Walbury Hill.
5.9 miSE
City hall
Andover Guildhall, Andover
150 min walk • Andover Guildhall is a municipal building in the High Street, Andover, Hampshire, England. The guildhall, which was the headquarters of Andover Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
6.4 miNW
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Crofton Beam Engines, Marlborough
164 min walk • Crofton Pumping Station, near the village of Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire, England, supplies the summit pound of the Kennet and Avon Canal with water. The steam-powered pumping station is preserved and operates on selected weekends.
5.6 miNW
Windmill
Wilton Windmill
142 min walk • The Wilton Windmill is a five-floor brick tower mill located on a chalk ridge between the villages of Wilton and Great Bedwyn in the southern English county of Wiltshire.
5.8 miSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age, Andover
148 min walk • Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age is a museum with two collections: the Andover Museum focuses on the history of the town of Andover, and the Museum of the Iron Age serves as a major focus for museum and educational activities surrounding archaeological work at the nearby Danebury hill fort.
4.9 miSE
Park
Anton Lakes, Andover
126 min walk • Anton Lakes is a 33.1-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Andover in Hampshire. It is owned by Test Valley Borough Council and managed by the council together with The Anton River Conservation Association.
5.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Walbury Hill, Hungerford
141 min walk • Walbury Hill is a summit of the North Wessex Downs in Berkshire, England. At 297 metres above sea level, it is the highest natural point in South East England. Walbury Hill is the starting point for both the Test Way and the Wayfarer's Walk footpaths.
5.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Pilot Hill
150 min walk • Pilot Hill is the highest summit in Hampshire, England, with a maximum elevation of 286 m. Around 2 miles to the northwest is Walbury Hill, the county top of Berkshire, which is 297 m high.
6.8 miNE
Manor house
Stargroves, Kintbury
173 min walk • Stargroves is a manor house and associated estate at East Woodhay in the English county of Hampshire. The house belonged to Mick Jagger during the 1970s and was a recording venue for the Rolling Stones and various other rock bands, as well as a filming location for Doctor Who.
4.2 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Ruins
Ludgershall Castle
109 min walk • Ludgershall Castle is a ruined 12th-century fortified royal residence at Ludgershall in Wiltshire, England. Three large walls still remain of the castle, which was turned into a hunting lodge by Henry III but fell into disuse by the 15th century.