AMPORT
"AMPORT, a parish in the upper division of the hundred of Andover, in the
Andover division and union of the county of Southampton, 4 miles to the
W. of Andover, and 71 from London. It contains the tythings of East
Cholderton and Sarson. The village is situated in a pleasant district on
the small river Anton, a branch of the Test. The living is a vicarage in
the diocese of Winchester, value £858, with the perpetual curacy of
Appleshaw, which is annexed to it. The patronage is with the Dean and
Chapter of Chichester. The church is dedicated to St. Mary. Here is a place
of worship for Primitive Methodists. There is an endowed school, founded in
1812, by Mrs. Sheppard, and further endowed by Dr. Sheppard, who also
established an almshouse for six poor persons. The revenue of these
charities is £150. Amport Park is the seat of the Marquis of Winchester,
who is lord of the manor. The hall stands on high ground, commanding a fine
prospect, and the park is well wooded."
[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of
Great Britain and Ireland (1868) - Transcribed by Colin Hinson ©2003]
[Last updated: 4th August 2003 - Brian Pears]
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