Barton Stacey

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Coordinates: 51°10′00″N 1°22′00″W / 51.166667°N 1.366667°W / 51.166667; -1.366667

Barton Stacey
Barton Stacey  Barton Stacey shown within Hampshire
Population	892 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference	SU435415
District	Test Valley
Shire county	Hampshire
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Winchester
Postcode district	SO21
Dialling code	01962, 01264
Police	Hampshire
Fire	Hampshire
Ambulance	South Central
EU Parliament	South East England
UK Parliament	Romsey
List of places: UK • England • Hampshire

Barton Stacey is a village and civil parish in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, situated about 7 miles (11 km) south-east of Andover. It is bounded by the A303 road some way to the north and the A30 to the south; both roads carrying traffic east-west between London and the West. At Bullington, to the east, the A34 road runs north-south from Southampton to The Midlands.

Civil parish

The total area of the civil parish is 5,027 acres (20,340,000 m²). It has a population of 892 living in 341 households.^[1] The civil parish includes the village of Barton Stacey, and the hamlets of Cocum, Bransbury, Newton Stacey, and Drayton.

Geography

Barton Stacey itself lies in two parts. The original village comprises Kings Elms, Gravel Lane and The Street, situated around the church.

In 1943 the War Department (now MOD) purchased 2106.556 acres (852.5 hectares) to the North, East and South of the village for £24,000 for use as a military training area. Four army camps were developed at Drayton: 'A' 'B' & 'C' Camps to the north of the A303 and 'D' Camp to the south, east of the road from the village to Longparish. All of the original buildings are long gone, though many of the roadways and hard-standings remain visible and these areas are now vacant.

At either end of Roberts Road there are two pieces of woodland, both MOD property, but many villagers use the footpaths that have been made over the years to walk through these magnificent woodland areas. Much of the remainder of the MOD land is now rented to a local farmer.

Nearby to the north-east is a newer part, which lies along Roberts Road, East Road and West Road. This area was built in the 1960s by the MOD as married quarters for some of the troops that had been posted to the camps. From 1987 the MOD sold many of these houses privately, keeping some in West Road for military personnel. Since then only a few houses have been built in the area, all privately constructed. In 2006/2007 four flats were constructed on the edge of Roman Way, in Roberts Road. A plan exists to build some low-cost housing on land currently owned by the MOD.

The village has one primary school with around 96 students. It also has activity clubs that include a Judo Club, a Football Club, two Drama Clubs and a Tuesday Club.

Barton Stacey Football Club badge

Cocum lies to the south, a farm and buildings, and incorporates a military small-arms firing range, situated to the north of the A30 road.

South of the A303 at Drayton is Barton Stacey Services, a Trunk Road Service Area accessible by westbound traffic only. This area was formerly known as Drayton Filling Station, having been developed from a parcel of MOD land in 1959.

Bransbury is to the west of Drayton, accessible by either turning south off the A303 or by taking a narrow lane westwards from the church, then a right turn. Here we find a 'mill' building alongside the river. On that narrow lane westwards from the church, but straight on from the junction, we find the hamlet of Newton Stacey.

Religious buildings

The All Saints Church in the village is situated to the west of the village opposite the start of Bullington Lane. The church is renowned to be one of the oldest in England, dating in part from the 11th century;^{[citation needed]} it is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Education

The local school, Barton Stacey C.E Primary, is also located at the end of The Green.

Entertainment

Drama Groups

There are two drama groups in the village. Originally there was only one drama group but as the group got bigger there was a need to split into two and both groups cover regular shows. Information on up and coming events are available in the Village shop and tend to have signs scattered around the village. It is good family entertainment and any villager can attend the groups.

Barton Stacey Players - perform in the Barton Stacey Village hall and have a show once a year.

VIP's - Perform in the Church and at Andover Lights. They put on shows about twice a year, and have a separate adult and child drama group to cater for most villagers.

Sport

Recreation ground

The recreation ground is situated in the west of the village and contains two football pitches, a pavilion and a play park. There is a small car park in front of the village shop which is used as parking.

The Football Club

Barton Stacey Football Club was established in 1919 and plays and trains on the Barton Stacey recreational ground. The club currently field four youth teams at U8, U9, U13 and U15 and a senior side. Fixtures, match reports and contact details can all be found on the Club website www.bartonstaceyfootballclub.co.uk

The Judo Club

The Judo club is run by Keith Cox who first started the club in June 1997. The club meets every Friday evening in the village hall for practice. Since the club started it has entered into many competitions and done really well, winning on various occasions.

Yoga

Yoga is run by Samantha Lee a local girl since 2 years old and has grown up with the village. There are 5 Yoga sessions a week for people ranging over all ages. Yoga is popular in the local and surrounding area and has helped keep the balance of hectic and local life in perspective.

Economy

Local businesses

There are four main businesses in the village itself. They are The Village Shop, The Swan Inn, Lionel Hitchen Essential Oils Ltd and Peter Goldings Ltd. The village shop provides groceries and much more, and has a post office. The Swan Inn is a village pub with a B&B, holds special events throughout the year and serves food. Lionel Hitchen Essential Oils Ltd is a supplier to the food and food flavours industry, Peter Goldings Ltd is a supplier to the garden and aquatics trade.

The Trunk Road Service Area 'Barton Stacey Services' comprises a Park Homes site of eight occupied units, a petrol filling station, a roadside restaurant and associated motel, together with a vehicle repair workshops business. The village once had two pubs, the other being The Plough which is now a private house.

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Barton Stacey

• Barton Stacey community web site
• Barton Stacey Football Club
• Barton Stacey Judo Club
• Barton Stacey Parish Council
• Photo of the old Plough Inn (Closed Pubs website)

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