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2 unusual facts about Buriton


Oliver Vachell

Oliver Vachell (c.1518-64), of Buriton, near Petersfield, Hampshire and North Marston, Buckimghamshire, was an English politician.

St Peter's Church, Petersfield

A chapel of ease was originally built, and called 'St. Peter's in-the-veld' (veld - meaning an open and clear place), within the manor of Mapledurham (later Buriton).


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John Goodyer

He worked as estate manager to Sir Thomas Bilson, of West Mapledurham House (demolished 1829), near Buriton, and also as agent for two Bishops of Winchester: Thomas Bilson (father of Sir Thomas Bilson) and later, Lancelot Andrewes.


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