Key facts
OS Grid Reference: SU110298
What3words: ///clasps.animator.thinker
Postcode: SP2
Post Town: Salisbury
Unitary Authority: Wiltshire
Parliamentary Constituency: Salisbury
Netherhampton
Just two miles west of Salisbury, set against a backdrop of patchwork fields and woodland, lies the rural village of Netherhampton, with the northern edge of the village bordering lush, water meadows and the River Nadder.
Regular bus services provide easy access to Salisbury and all its facilities, including supermarkets, shops, theatres and healthcare services, as well as excellent state, independent schools and grammar schools.
Just south of the village is the Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club and Salisbury Racecourse.
History
Netherhampton has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Netherhampton was primarily an agricultural community, and much of the surrounding land was used for farming. In 1993, the Salisbury Hoard was excavated within the parish, and the Bronze and Iron Age objects found are the largest group of prehistoric metal objects ever unearthed in Britain. The village has several houses of historical note, including Netherhampton House, which was built in the 17th Century for the Wilton Estate. St Catherine’s Church has an 18th Century tower of Flemish bond brick with a shingled roof, with the rest built in 1876-7 in distinctive limestone and flint chequers.
Walking and cycling
Surrounded as it is by such lush countryside, Netherhampton is a great starting point for walks along the river and through rolling fields. Try this scenic Netherhampton Circular route from The Wiltshire Ramblers.
