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The Font inside the church is 1000 years old made of black marble.

Has a couple of covered benches by the entrance which could be a good place to shelter in rain / for lunch

The church in Hawkley was dedicated to the two Saints PETER & PAUL, also known as the "Princes of the Apostles". Their common feast day in the calendar of saints is June 29th for all major denominations. * Simon, nicknamed Peter (Rock), was a fisherman on Lake Genesareth when he was called by Jesus Christ to be a "fisher of men" together with his brother Andrew. In works of fine art, Peter is almost always depicted with two keys in his hand; this attribute refers to the Bible verse in Matthew: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Chapter 16, Verse 19). * Paul was initially an opponent of the Christian movement and was not called to the apostleship by Jesus Christ during his lifetime like the other apostles, but was only converted later with the famous "Damascus experience". His attribute is the sword with which he was executed. According to the Roman law of the time, such a sentence was a "privilege" (quick death and not, like other forms of execution, a long, painful death struggle) that was reserved for the citizens of Rome.

Upon arrival in the village of Oakhanger, you'll notice a series of sizable structures resembling golf balls peppered throughout the scenery. These are radomes, housed at RAF Oakhanger and are designed to shield large antennas from the elements.

Holy Cross is an impressive church which traces its origins back to the 12th century and boasts the addition of two chapels in the 14th century. Notable features include an eye-catching stained glass window crafted by Capronnier, a memorial dedicated to Sir Richard de Westcote – regarded as the earliest known resident of the village – and a complete peal of six resounding bells. In the churchyard, a poignant landmark resides in the form of the final resting place of Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.

Nestled at the heart of Hawkley, St Peter and St Paul church is a 19th-century Romanesque-style building. Boasting a unique Rhenish helm spire and adorned with exquisite interior decorations and stained glass, this church emanates beauty. The picturesque setting in an attractive churchyard enhances the overall charm of this welcoming place of worship.

This is a lovely café at Gilbert White’s House & Garden, offering both indoor and outdoor courtyard seating. Convenient bike parking means your bicycles are always within close view.

East Meon is a picturesque Hampshire village which straddles the pretty River Meon. It's the highest village in the Meon Valley. It boasts a number of ancient buildings such as the Norman Church of All Saints and old Court House, with a medieval hall dating from the late 14th century. The village has two pubs - Ye Olde George and The Izaak Walton (named after the famous angler).