Interesting historical background on The Avenue
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 1, 2024 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of: Mick Athow History Photos World Wide Click on the above link to see old photos. The Avenue The Avenue runs from the northern end of London Road to the north end of the Common and was originally a medieval cattle drove. It became a turnpike road in 1758, part of the Stockbridge – Winchester – Bishops Waltham – Southampton Trust. As the main approach to the town from the north, the...read more
