Wyck, Hampshire
Wyck is a hamlet in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 1.1 miles (1.8 km) northeast of the village of East Worldham, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of Alton, just off the B3004 road. It has a total of 24 households, 3 of which are in the Wyck Place Estate. It is a small hamlet with an agricultural heritage and it is walking distance from its closest neighbour East Worldham and Binsted. It is in the civil parish of Binsted.
| Wyck | |
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 Wyck oast house | |
  Wyck Location within Hampshire | |
| OS grid reference | SU756395 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Alton |
| Postcode district | GU34 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
History
There was rumored to be a small monastery on Monkwood Hill which would have owned all the land, but all evidence was destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII. The main feature today is the Old oast house.
The nearest railway station is Alton, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of the village.
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