Itchen Valley Country Park
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Itchen Valley Country Park is a country park in West End, Hampshire, England. As the name suggests, the River Itchen runs through the park, which covers 440 acres (1.8 km²).[1] The park has a number of walks and trails, including an off-road cycling track. There are a number of facilities for children, including a play area and a play trail. The Itchen Way footpath borders the park.
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[edit] History
The site is on the opposite bank of the river to Southampton Airport, the runway of which is reputedly built over the remains of a Roman villa.[2]
The park was established when over 350 acres (1.4 km²) of the site were acquired by Eastleigh Borough Council in 1979.[3] The visitor centre was built in 1990.[1]
[edit] Geography
The park contains a 250-acre (1.0 km²) water meadow nature reserve, 90 acres of ancient woodland (a third of which is classified as "semi-rural"), 60 acres of grazing land and a 40 acre recreation field.[3]
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 The visitors' centre |
 The recreation field and playground |
 Part of the woodland trail |
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Eastleigh Borough Council: Itchen Valley Country Park Accessed 5th April 2007
- ^ Itchen Locations: Roman Level Accessed 5th April 2007
- ^ a b Itchen Locations: Modern Level Accessed 5th April 2007
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