Winklebury
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Winklebury is a large suburb
located two miles north-west of central Basingstoke
in the UK
. Up until the late 1960s Winklebury was a collection of small holdings but Basingstoke's growth as a London Overspill town saw the area developed for housing.
hill fort, now the site of Fort Hill Community School
which was built in 1977. A Roman road from Winchester to Silchester runs along the western boundary and is still in use. As well as being a secondary school it appeals to the community by having clubs after school hours and a fully working gym and sports hall for members as well as its own onsight playgroup, Library and resource centre and Media/Music Suite
Hospital (1912–1997), now the separate civil parish of Rooksdown
. The hospital was served by its own railway line until 1956 and the course of the old railway now forms the northern eastern boundary of Winklebury. The north western boundary is the footpath on the northern side of the A339
.
s, and a secondary school. The local schools are:
Diocese of Winchester
.
Winklebury has its own youth football set up. The Winklebury Wizards play in the Peter Houseman Youth League (named after the late Chelsea player, Peter Houseman
) in various age groups. From under 7s to under 10s, the teams play small sided football on reduced sized pitches. From under 11s to under 15s, the teams play 11-a-side matches on full sized pitches.
Beavers meet at the same place on Tuesdays from 6:00pm – 7:15pm.
Cubs meet at the same place on Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
All three Winklebury sections get involved in a lot of district run events including the Basingstoke Gangshow, Various Camps,fun days and the Haarlem Jamborette every four years in Holland.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
located two miles north-west of central Basingstoke
Basingstoke
Basingstoke is a town in northeast Hampshire, in south central England. It lies across a valley at the source of the River Loddon. It is southwest of London, northeast of Southampton, southwest of Reading and northeast of the county town, Winchester. In 2008 it had an estimated population of...
in the UK
United Kingdom
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. Up until the late 1960s Winklebury was a collection of small holdings but Basingstoke's growth as a London Overspill town saw the area developed for housing.
History
Historically the area has some of the oldest landmarks in Urban Basingstoke. It contains the remains of an iron ageIron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
hill fort, now the site of Fort Hill Community School
Fort Hill community school
Fort Hill Community School is a secondary school located in Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK.-Location:The school was built within the ramparts of an iron age hill fort, Winklebury Ring. Around the school perimeter some of the old ditch site still remains. It is thought that the Celts once...
which was built in 1977. A Roman road from Winchester to Silchester runs along the western boundary and is still in use. As well as being a secondary school it appeals to the community by having clubs after school hours and a fully working gym and sports hall for members as well as its own onsight playgroup, Library and resource centre and Media/Music Suite
Geography
To the North of Winklebury is the site of Park PrewettPark Prewett
Park Prewett Hospital, also known as Park Prewett Mental Hospital, was a psychiatric hospital northwest of Basingstoke, in the county of Hampshire in England, which operated from 1917 until 1997. The hospital was designed by the noted asylum architect George T...
Hospital (1912–1997), now the separate civil parish of Rooksdown
Rooksdown
Rooksdown is a civil parish in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. The parish was formed on 1 April 2004. It covers a small estate in the north-west of Basingstoke which was previously part of the parish of Sherborne St...
. The hospital was served by its own railway line until 1956 and the course of the old railway now forms the northern eastern boundary of Winklebury. The north western boundary is the footpath on the northern side of the A339
A339 road
The A339 is a long A road in England. It is the main road between Newbury in Berkshire and Alton in Hampshire.-Points of interest:...
.
Transport
Winklebury has a frequent bus service, operated by Stagecoach, to Basingstoke town centre via Houndmills. Stagecoach also operates a less frequent (Monday to Saturday only) bus service from Winklebury to South Ham, the North Hampshire Hospital, Popley and Chineham Centre.Education
Winklebury has two infant schools, two junior schoolJunior school
A junior school is a type of school which caters for children, often between the ages of 7 and 11.-Australia:In Australia, a junior school is usually a part of a private school that educates children between the ages of 5 and 12....
s, and a secondary school. The local schools are:
- Winklebury Junior school
- Winklebury Infant SchoolWinklebury Infant SchoolWinklebury Infants School is a school in the town of Basingstoke, which is in the county of Hampshire in England. According to a 2006 report in the BBC, Winklebury Infants School has three times made the list of Outstanding Schools in England, one of only 32 schools in the country to have done so...
- Castle Hill Junior and Infant school
- Fort Hill Community SchoolFort Hill community schoolFort Hill Community School is a secondary school located in Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK.-Location:The school was built within the ramparts of an iron age hill fort, Winklebury Ring. Around the school perimeter some of the old ditch site still remains. It is thought that the Celts once...
- Chiltern Primary School (Although technically outside of Winklebury, this is the third feeder school for Fort Hill Community School)
Religion
The Church of the Good Shepherd was built as part of the Winklebury Centre and is part of the Church of EnglandChurch of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
Diocese of Winchester
Diocese of Winchester
The Diocese of Winchester forms part of the Province of Canterbury of the Church of England.Founded in 676, it is one of the oldest and largest of the dioceses in England.The area of the diocese incorporates:...
.
Sports
Winklebury has a large playing field. The playing field has been re-development into new football pitches and a new football stand. Part of this development houses the offices for the Headquarters of the Hampshire FA.Winklebury has its own youth football set up. The Winklebury Wizards play in the Peter Houseman Youth League (named after the late Chelsea player, Peter Houseman
Peter Houseman
Peter Houseman was an English footballer.-Chelsea:Born in Battersea, Houseman signed professional terms with Chelsea in 1963, having played for the Chelsea Juniors...
) in various age groups. From under 7s to under 10s, the teams play small sided football on reduced sized pitches. From under 11s to under 15s, the teams play 11-a-side matches on full sized pitches.
Amenities
Winklebury has three shopping areas: Winklebury Centre, Elmwood Parade and Watson Way. Winklebury Centre is the main precinct as it houses a handful of shops including John Burton's butchers, a Lloyds pharmacy, Greenways newsagent and Winklebury cycles. The centre also houses doctor's surgeries. Elmwood Parade houses a laundrette, a tanning salon, a hairdresser, a charity shop, a convenience store and Simms and Chips computer shop. Watson way shops consist of a newsagency/post office, a Chinese take away and a public house (The Winkle). Winklebury also has a Co-operative food supermarket formally known as Somerfield.Winklebury Carnival
Winklebury hosts a carnival procession known as the Winklebury Carnival every July. This consists of a number of floats and walking processions from various schools, clubs and churches associated with the estate. The Carnival also has an arena and fun fair which are hosted on the Winklebury playing fields.Winklebury Scout Group
Winklebury Scout Group meets at castle hill school, winklebury every Tuesday from 7:30pm – 9:30pmBeavers meet at the same place on Tuesdays from 6:00pm – 7:15pm.
Cubs meet at the same place on Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
All three Winklebury sections get involved in a lot of district run events including the Basingstoke Gangshow, Various Camps,fun days and the Haarlem Jamborette every four years in Holland.