Newton Valence
This small village lies between East Tisted and Selborne. It is recorded in the Domesday Book as Newentone, while the place derives its name from Aylmerde Valence, who was given it as a grant of land.
The brother of the famous naturalist Gilbert White lived in Newton Valence, and Gilbert would walk from his home in Selborne to visit him. Another famous resident was Lieutenant General Sir Thomas D’Oyly Snow, a British General in the First World War who commanded during some of the major battles of the Western front. He was born in Newton Valence in 1858.
The Anglican church of St Mary’s has many 13th century elements but was restored in 1871. Beside the huge 1,000 year old yew tree in the churchyard is the grave of Colonel Phayve, one of the signatories to the death warrant of Charles I. The church tower’s black-faced clock was restored as a MillenniumProject.
Within the parish boundary is Noar Hill, part of which is given over to a nature reserve noted for its flowers and butterflies.
Newton Valence village website (opens in new window)
