ROAD NAMES IN HEATH AND THEIR ORIGINS

Burney Bit The road was previously known as Burney Piece and said to be named as such because of the heath fires which often occurred in the area where the road is located. Both names were in use by locals up until the 1960s. The road was extended in 1949 and further in 1969. Clappsgate Road Named as such because there was a gate at its junction with Road to keep animals off the highway and fastened with a clasp - hence Clasp Gate Road which became Clapps Gate Road, now one word - Clappsgate Road. It was also referred to as Clapps Lane or Clapps Road at one time. Originally, the road was named Middle Road. Church Road Named as such because the road leads to the church at Pamber Heath, now known as St. Luke's Church but previously Pamber Heath Mission Church (one of many names used). Eastlyn Road Named in 1958. Names suggested were Roman Close and Eastlyn Close but they were later rejected in favour of Eastlyn Road. Named as such because this side-road off Heath Road is in an easterly direction. Erskine Close Named after the two Esrskine sisters (Margaret and Christian Erskine) who lived at 'The White House' which existed at the far end of Impstone Road until around 1969. Georgina Gardens Named around 1994 after a lady who was the last person alive of the Middleton family on whose former land the road and houses were mostly built - Annie Georgina Middleton (known as Nancy). Middleton Gardens was suggested but rejected as a name as there was already a similar one in the borough of and Deane. Heath Road Named in 1958. Named as such because the area was originally heathland. Ilex Close Probably named as such because Ilex plants (known as the common garden Holly) were present in the area before development. Impstone Road Named in 1956 after the historic 'Impstone' which is located at the junction of Impstone Road and Silchester Road. The road was formerly named White House Road as it led to 'The White House', which stood at the far end of the road up until about 1969. Jubilee Close Named in respect of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee of 1977, which was at the same time that the development was taking place. Knollys Road Named in honour of Major Vernon Cyprian Knollys, a military veteran and Pamber Parish councillor, who lived at 'Littlefold', Silchester Road, Pamber Heath. The bottom and part of one side of 'Littlefold's' long garden was given up for the development. Middle Close Named after and an old name for Clappsgate Road (Middle Lane). Mitchell Close Named after Frank Mitchell, a Pamber Parish councillor, in respect of his many years of service since the 1970s. He served as chairman for several periods. Oakfield Road The area was mostly a field or fields prior to development. Pamber Heath Road Named as such because it was/is the road that leads to Pamber Heath from Basingstoke via . Pelican Road Named after the Pelican Public House which is nearby. Penbere Close Named after the historic name for 'Pamber' (one of many old spellings). Romans Gate Named as such due to the proximity of Pamber Heath to the ancient Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum at Silchester. Continued on Page 2...

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Sandy Lane Regarded as part of Pamber Heath but not actually in the village area. Named due to the sandy nature of the the road surface. Some locals were still using the historic name Black Fans for this location around 1940 on the electoral register. Silchester Road Named as such because the road leads to Silchester. The previous name of the road was 'High Road'. Spencer Close Said to be named after Lady Diana Spencer because of her romance with Prince Charles in mid 1980. The road was to be linked to Jubilee Close but a petition around August, 1980 forced the abandonment of the plans over safety concerns. Another Pamber Parish councillor thought the road was named after the developer. I am currently researching this further to clarify. Springfield Road The area was mostly a field or fields prior to development. Stroud Close Named after William Stroud, the first chairman of the Pamber Parish Council and who lived nearby in Pamber Heath Road. This was in respect of the centenary of the Pamber Parish Council in 1994 at the time of the development. The Glen Adopted formally as a name in 1956 after much debate as it was an old name for the lane that had been used by locals for years - a name which usually means a long, deep valley. The lane winds its way through a valley at its lower end and no doubt why it was named as such. Valley Way The road was previously known as 'Chapman's Way' as it led to Chapman's Farm, which stood at the end of the road in the 1950s up until about 1969. Named as such because it leads to a valley at its far end. Verica Gardens I am currently researching the origin of this name. Westlyn Road Named in 1958. Named as such because this side-road off Heath Road is in a westerly direction. Wakeford Close Named after Lionel Thomas Wakeford, a mechanical and electrical engineer and local benefactor, who lived nearby at 'Longcroft', Silchester Road. Old place names in Pamber Heath no longer in use Bartlett's Corner Name given to the junction of Silchester Road and Pamber Heath Road, named after a Mr. Bartlett who lived in a cottage on the corner there. Black Fans Name given to the Sandy Lane/Winston Avenue area and still in use around 1940. Bowman's Brook Name of the general area where the brook is located that now runs underneath Pamber Heath Road near its junction with West Street, Tadley. Impstone Corner Name given to the junction of Impstone Road and Silchester Road. Jamesdale Cottages Name give to the three cottages in Burney Bit that were owned by Mrs. Drusilla James of The Forge in Pamber Heath Road and re-named as 1,2 and 3 Forest View. Martin's Corner Name given to the junction of Church Road with Pamber Heath Road after Charles and Edith Martin, who lived at 'Fir Tree Cottage' (now called 'Treacle Cottage'). Monger's Field A field that was near the entrance to Burney Bit on the south side and owned by Henry Monger, who allowed various encampments there. Stephen Tull's Hill (Steepie Tull's Hill) Names used by locals for the lane known as The Glen. Named as such as Stephen Tull, a shoemaker and hire carter, lived at the top of the hill. The Barracks Name that was given to the row of old cottages as Church Road, turns the corner. Named as such because they resembled army barracks, according to locals.

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