Clanville is a hamlet in the civil parish of Penton Grafton in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. The hamlet lies within the North Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border. Its nearest town is Andover, which lies approximately 5.6 miles (9.1 km) south-east from the village.

Clanville
Coronation Hall, Clanville
Clanville is located in Hampshire
Clanville
Clanville
Location within Hampshire
OS grid referenceSU319488
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townANDOVER
Postcode districtSP11
Dialling code01264
PoliceHampshire and Isle of Wight
FireHampshire and Isle of Wight
AmbulanceSouth Central
UK Parliament
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UK
England
Hampshire
51°14′17″N 1°32′39″W / 51.23809°N 1.54419°W / 51.23809; -1.54419

Clanville has a village pub, the Lion, and a village hall, known as the Coronation Hall, which dates from 1953. The former St Margaret's Chapel dates from c1860 and is now a private residence.[1]

Clanville House is a Grade II* listed mansion, dating from the early 18th century.[2]

Blissamore Hall is a modernised stately home, with parts dating from the 17th century. An earlier manor on the site is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book.[3] Also known as Clanville Lodge, its former residents include General Edward Mathew, and the High Sheriff of Hampshire, Henry Bosanquet. In 1967, it was developed as a equestrian stud which from 1995 was operated by Sir Christopher and Lady (Jennie) Bland.[4]

Notable former residents

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References

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  1. ^ "St Margaret's Chapel, Clanville". Myddleton Major. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Clanville House". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Parishes: Weyhill with Penton Grafton Pages 394-399 A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 4". British History Online. Victoria County History, 1911. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Blissamore Hall: A 10-bedroom house with superb gardens and magnificent stables in the heart of Hampshire". Country Life. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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