Hartley Wintney is situated near Hook in the county of Hampshire, England. The village was founded in the 18th century on the road between London and Exeter. This is clearly noticeable in the architectural style of many buildings.
The original name was already written down in ancient books in the 13th century spelled ‘Hertelye Wynteneye, meaning ‘open space in the woods where the deer grazes next to Winta’s island’. Winta was probably a Saxon cattle farmer in the moors on an island in the valley of the Hart. An abbey of cistercienzer nuns was founded over there in 1190.
Mildmay Oaks is an oasis of mighty oak trees in the centre of the village. These were planted by Lady Saint John Mildway to assist admiral Collingwood in his quest for wood to build marine ships.
Hartley Wintney has the second oldest cricket ground in the UK situated in the heart of the village. A little further there is a large golf course. Picturesque antique shops and pubs named ‘the Lamb’ and ‘The Wagon and Horse’ are to be found along the Highstreet.
A green and quiet landscape all around the village invites to lovely walks.
More info: www.hartleywintney.org.uk.