Parish in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.184, -1.633 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 25 42 |
The small rural parish of Quarley sits on the western edge of the borough of Test Valley in Hampshire, England, a short drive from Andover and on the fringe of Salisbury Plain. The landscape is classic chalk downland and farmland, offering wide views, quiet lanes and popular walking country rather than any sizeable commercial centre.
Dominating the area is Quarley Hill, a scheduled ancient monument with an Iron Age hillfort and several Bronze Age barrows that attract interest from walkers and local archaeologists. Community life remains small and largely agricultural, with some commuters to nearby towns, and a social rhythm shaped by village events and the surrounding countryside rather than retail or heavy industry.
SP11 8PZ, SP4 0DY, SP4 0DZ, SP11 8QE, SP11 8PY, SP11 8QB, SP11 8LF, SP11 8LD, SP11 8LE … See all