Bramshaw, Brook, Fritham and Furzley

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About Bramshaw

Bramshaw is the main village in the Parish which, until 1895, was within the boundary of Wiltshire. As such, it is only twelve miles from the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury and a short distance further to famous Stonehenge.

The National Trust is responsible, alongside The Forestry Commission, for managing the surrounding forest area, including the ancient Bramshaw woods.

There are numerous beautiful walks and cycle tracks around the Parish including Furzley Common and Stagbury Hill which is the highest point in the New Forest and has wonderful views over the surrounding area. On a clear day you can even see the distant city of Southampton.

The Rufus Stone at Upper Canterton is a memorial to Rufus (King William II), who was said to have been slain there on 2nd August 1100 and his body buried in Winchester Cathedral.

There are numerous beautiful walks along Duckens Water, which meanders around Fritham. Eyeworth Pond was created in the 19th Century to provide power for the nearby gunpowder factory. Nowadays it provides a wonderful haven for a large variety of wildlife.

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