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unusual facts about West Ilsley


West Ilsley

Horse Trainer Mick Channon (the ex Southampton footballer), who moved into the village after buying the stables of the former Queen's trainer, Dick Hern.



see also

East Ilsley

Either West Ilsley or East Ilsley may have been the site of the Battle of Ashdown (Alfred the Great's victory against the Danes), the etymology of the name Ilsley is that it may be derived from Hilde-Laege which means "Place of Conflict."