Wherwell Hampshire Map

About Wherwell

The ancient chalk stream of the River Test, a vein of clear water, whispers through Wherwell's landscape. It lies 5.2 km south-south-east of Andover (from Andover: bearing 152°T, OS grid SU 389 409), and is situated north-north-west of Chilbolton village. The village itself, a scattering of flint and brick cottages, seems to hold the quiet light of the Test Valley within its walls, the air tasting of damp earth and distant meadowsweet. Here, the remnants of a Benedictine nunnery, founded in the 10th century, speak of a deeper past, their stones weathered by countless Hampshire seasons. The village green, a broad expanse of closely cropped grass, catches the afternoon sun, a place where generations have gathered, its very texture holding the imprint of countless footsteps. Wherwell breathes a settled peace, a place where the land and its history are in constant, quiet conversation.

About This Wherwell Map Page

Explore Wherwell, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.166162, -1.444633. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.