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Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Heritage Centre (6th Jan 2014 - 10:36:29) The Liphook Heritage Centre is pleased to announce that there is now an exhibition of historical artefacts found over a number of years on the Bohunt Manor Estate Liphook when it was the residence of Sir Adrian and Lady Holman. The display of artefacts is very extensive and includes a Bronze Age axe head, a Celtic coin, many Roman coins, Roman pottery shards, several medieval coins from King Canute’s reign to Elizabeth I reign, coins from James I through to George III, 19th and 20th century coins, 17th century Jews harps, trade tokens and a collection of 19th century musket balls!! There is evidence that the Estate was the site of Roman occupation possibly with a Roman villa located near to the current Manor House. The exhibits in the display have been clearly laid out for our visitors to appreciate the extent of history on this important site so close to the heart of Liphook, but within the South Downs National Park. The Liphook Heritage Centre at the Millennium Centre First Floor is open from 10.00am to noon on Mondays and Fridays and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Wednesdays. There is access to the first floor by a lift if it is difficult for visitors to negotiate the stairs. Further information about The Heritage Centre may be obtained by visiting the Heritage Centre web site www.liphookheritage.org.uk, emailing liphookheritage@btconnect.com or telephoning 01428 727275 during opening hours.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - liz (6th Jan 2014 - 14:29:00) Any chance of an occasional evening or weekend opening? I would love to see this but cannot due to work commitments.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Simon (8th Jan 2014 - 14:11:28) Visited myself the other day. What a treasure trove ! Some fascinating things found and compiled by amazing enthusiasts and some great local snippets. Well done!

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jane (8th Jan 2014 - 14:34:50) I would also love to see these but can't get there at the opening times because of working. Is there any chance the Heritage Centre could do a special opening on a Saturday morning?

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jay W (9th Jan 2014 - 15:53:23) My thoughts exactly - would love to go and visit but work on those days! Appreciate it is staffed by volunteers but is there any chance of a one-off special opening?

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Liphook Heritage Centre (10th Jan 2014 - 11:37:02) Thank you for your interest in the Bohunt Manor Artefacts display. We note requests for opening outside our normal opening times and in the near future we will publish a date when our volunteers are available for an evening opening.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Liphook Heritage Centre (15th Jan 2014 - 17:28:21) Further to the previous post we are pleased to advise that The Liphook Heritage Centre will have a one-off special opening on Thursday evening 30th January 2014 between 6.00pm and 8.00 pm. Our volunteers will be in attendance to answer any queries regarding the Bohunt Manor Artefacts Display and other exhibits, documents, etc. The Heritage Centre's normal opening times are Monday & Friday between 10.00am and noon and Wednesday afternoon between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Contact Details: Tel: 01428 727275 [During opening times] email: liphookheritage@btconnect.com Web site: www.liphookheritage.org.uk

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jane (15th Jan 2014 - 17:44:11) Great thanks for this. I will definitely be there :-)

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - liz (16th Jan 2014 - 07:28:32) Thank you. Will also be there!

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Liphook Heritage Centre (23rd Jan 2014 - 09:12:15) A reminder that The Liphook Heritage Centre will have a one-off special opening on Thursday evening 30th January 2014 between 6.00pm and 8.00 pm. The Heritage Centre in located on the first floor of the Millennium Centre. There is a lift for those who have difficulty negotiating the stairs. Our volunteers will be in attendance to answer any queries regarding the Bohunt Manor Artefacts Display and other exhibits, documents, etc. The Heritage Centre's normal opening times are Monday & Friday between 10.00am and noon and Wednesday afternoon between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Contact Details: Tel: 01428 727275 [During opening times] Email: liphookheritage@btconnect.com Web site: www.liphookheritage.org.uk

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - The Heritage Centre (29th Jan 2014 - 12:49:24) Another reminder about the special opening evening tomorrow [Thursday] at The Heritage Centre from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.to view the Bohunt Manor artefacts and other local historical documents and exhibits.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jay W (30th Jan 2014 - 22:15:04) Many thanks to the Heritage Centre and it's volunteers for this special opening. Fascinating displays and information from both Bohunt Manor and other areas of Liphook. It will be a great loss if Bohunt is developed without further archaeological investigation.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - liz (31st Jan 2014 - 08:29:11) Very interesting displays and a big thank you for opening in the evening. I had no idea there was the possibility of a Roman villa in Liphook. Presumably there is no hope of it being investigated further?

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jane Ives (31st Jan 2014 - 12:45:03) I also went along last night and would like to echo your thanks to the volunteers who opened up the Heritage Centre last night. A fascinating exhibition and very busy! The artefacts were astonishing from a bronze age axe head to a Roman brooch and coins dating back centuries. It was interesting to find out where all these artefacts were found - right across Bohunt Manor - and the history attached to them. Napoleonic musket balls for example which indicate soldiers from the Napoleonic wars being on that site for a period of time. I loved the story of the thimbles (lots of them) which were found scattered around the trees at the end of the drive. These were traditionally placed around trees by girls hoping to find a good husband :-) Liz - the South Downs National Park Authority have said that because of these artefacts that a full archaeological survey must be carried out before anything can be built on site. Hopefully that means that if there is a Roman villa there it will be investigated further. Everything seems to indicate it is a possibility. The following link takes you to a letter from the SDNPA which on page 2 talks about the cultural heritage and the need to investigate it. http://www.sosbohuntmanor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-24-SDNP-Scoping-Opinion.pdf

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Editor (31st Jan 2014 - 16:09:18) Hi Jane Can you check that letter, as I suspect that there is a page missing between page 2 and page 3 Page 2 ends ....the activities proposed at construction stage. Then page 3 starts can be found in: .......... I think there is another page which discusses matters like drainage.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jane Ives (1st Feb 2014 - 08:37:48) Hmmm will check this out with the SDNPA as this is the letter they posted on their website! Will post again here when I have the letter in full....thanks Editor!

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Liphook Heritage Centre (8th Feb 2014 - 08:28:56) Many thanks to all who supported us on our recent open evening, It was a great success and we hope to arrange further extended openings in the future - volunteers permitting. We love to hear from you and welcome your feedback

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - The Liphook Heritage Centre (12th Feb 2014 - 17:55:23) Due to continued interest the historic artefacts found on the Bohunt Manor Estate are still on display at The Liphook Heritage Centre. The Heritage Centre is located on the first floor of the Millennium Hall. Opening times are from 10.00am to noon on Mondays and Fridays and 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Wednesdays. Whilst at the Centre you will also have the opportunity to inspect other displays and documentation relevant to the parish of Bramshott & Liphook. The Centre's volunteers will be happy to guide you through the exhibits & documentation and answer any queries that you might have.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - joanna elliott (17th Feb 2014 - 10:45:59) The Liphook Heritage Centre volunteers are very kindly opening the Heritage Centre on the evening of Tuesday, 25th February 2014 from 7pm to 8pm. This will give everyone another chance to see the Bohunt Estate Artefacts (among other fascinating articles and displays).

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - Jane Ives (18th Feb 2014 - 14:11:19) I would urge anyone interested in local history to visit this exhibition - I went on the last evening opening and it was great! Lots to look at and not just relating to Bohunt Manor. My daughter and I had great fun looking through all the photos of Liphook in days gone by and recognising local places and people (particularly in the LiDBA bike ride!). Because of these fascinating finds an archaeological survey will now need to be carried out before any planning permission for housing can be granted on Bohunt Manor land. Please also visit www.sosbohuntmanor.co.uk if you want to find out more about the proposed plans for Bohunt Manor land in the South Downs National Park.

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - joanna elliott (20th Feb 2014 - 12:40:12) Thanks for your message Jane. The Heritage Centre is a fascinating place to visit. Just to remind everyone that it will be open from 7pm-8pm on Tuesday, 25th February.......the volunteers will give you a warm welcome!

Re: Bohunt Manor Estate Artefacts - joanna elliott (23rd Feb 2014 - 17:37:32) Just a little reminder that the Heritage Centre will be open on Tuesday, 25th February between 7-8pm. This will give everyone another chance to see the artefacts from Bohunt Estate. There are several permanent displays worth having a look at also!

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