Where was the railway station in Droxford built?
Where was the railway station in Droxford built?
Droxford railway station was built to the north east of the village and settlement grew around the station including a hotel, railway workers’ cottages and a cluster of private homes. These extended to the north to the Brock Bridge or Brockbridge farm and mill which retains its name.
Is there a path from Droxford to Meon Valley?
The path runs either side of Droxford Station but the station building and platforms are surrounded by a high hedge for privacy. For further reading see The Meon Valley Railway by R. A. Stone – Kingfisher Railway Publications 1983 – ISBN 0 946184 04 6.
Where is the village of Droxford in Hampshire?
Droxford ( arch. Drokensford) is a village in Hampshire, England. The village is clustered with slight ribbon development along its main, north–south, undulating road. It is entirely on the lower half of the western slopes of the Meon valley.
When did goods service stop at Droxford station?
The goods service to Droxford finished in 1962 while that to Farringdon continued until 1968. For many years this picture was believed to show a meeting of the Overlord commanders at Droxford and it even hung on the wall in the station. The location has now been positively identified as Ascot.
What was the population of Droxford in 1901?
In the 1901 census, taken shortly before the opening of the railway, Droxford and neighbouring Soberton on the east bank of the Meon had a combined population of 1687.
Droxford is a thriving village in Hampshire, England, lying in the Meon valley. It lies around 5 miles east of Bishop’s Waltham and 6 miles north of Wickham within the South Downs National Park. Local amenities include a post office, two garages, a junior school, two pubs, a local shop, a village hall and good access to the Meon Valley Trail.