SHIPTON BELLINGER - Hampshire County Council

The public byways, droves and paths of theparish of Shipton BellingerThe village of Shipton Bellinger is surroundedby footpaths and ancient tracks which crisscrossthe parish. All the evidence points tohabitation here from the earliest of time, butuntil the arrival of the military, around 1904,the parish remained relatively inaccessible onthe edge of Salisbury Plain.The parish served as a crossroads for many ofthe early tracks and paths, firstly it offeredshelter and water between the hill forts of theIron Age, which dominate the high ground inthis area. Then its name Sceap Tun (sheepfarm) in Saxon times accounts for the tracksor droves used to drive sheep from this area tothe fair at Weyhill. Later it was but a smallstop on the coach roads from Amesbury toAndover, and from Marlborough to Salisbury.Today it still stands on one of these, now theA338, whilst the other major route, the A303,now lies just to the south. This heritage ofpaths, droves and tracks has left the parishwith a rich legacy of routes for everyone toenjoy, whether walking, cycling or riding.The parish map is intended as a guide to allthe various routes available, and to give someidea of just how much of the area is stillaccessible.This map is a combined Millennium and GoldenJubilee project produced by the Parish Councilfor the benefit of all who live in ShiptonBellinger.FOLLOW THE COUNTRY CODEEnjoy the countryside andrespect its life and workGuard against all risk of fireKeep dogs under close controlKeep to public paths across farmlandUse gates and stiles to cross fences,hedges and wallsLeave livestock, and machinery aloneTake your litter homeHelp keep water cleanProtect wildlife, plants and treesTake special care on country roadsMake no unnecessary noiseLeaflet produced byShipton Bellinger Parish CouncilWith the assistance ofHampshireCountyCouncilVic Bates CartographerPrinted by L P C Printing Ltdon 100% recycled paperPublic Rights of Waywithin the Parish ofSHIPTONBELLINGER© Shipton Bellinger Parish Council 2003

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