Clanville

{{Short description|Hamlet in Hampshire, England}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}

{{About|the hamlet in Hampshire|the hamlet in Wiltshire|Clanville, Wiltshire}}

{{Infobox UK place

|country = England

|coordinates = {{coord|51.23809|-1.54419|display=inline,title}}

|official_name= Clanville

|static_image_name=Tangley to Weyhill junction - geograph.org.uk - 478995.jpg

|static_image_caption=Coronation Hall, Clanville

| population =

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|civil_parish= Penton Grafton

|shire_district= Test Valley

|shire_county=Hampshire

|region= South East England

|constituency_westminster= North West Hampshire

|post_town= ANDOVER

|postcode_district = SP11

|postcode_area= SP

|dial_code= 01264

|os_grid_reference= SU319488

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Clanville is a hamlet in the civil parish of Penton Grafton in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. The hamlet lies within the North Downs Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border. Its nearest town is Andover, which lies approximately 5.6 miles (9.1 km) south-east from the village.

Clanville has a village pub, the Lion, and a village hall, known as the Coronation Hall, which dates from 1953. The former St Margaret's Chapel dates from c1860 and is now a private residence.{{cite web |title=St Margaret's Chapel, Clanville |url=https://myddeltonmajor.co.uk/property/st-margarets-chapel-clanville-2/?d_map=0 |website=Myddleton Major |access-date=12 April 2023}}

Clanville House is a Grade II* listed mansion, dating from the early 18th century.{{cite web |title=Clanville House |url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101278896-clanville-house-penton-grafton |website=British Listed Buildings |access-date=12 April 2023}}

Blissamore Hall is a modernised stately home, with parts dating from the 17th century. An earlier manor on the site is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book.{{cite web |title=Parishes: Weyhill with Penton Grafton Pages 394-399 A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 4. |url=https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/hants/vol4/pp394-399 |website=British History Online |publisher=Victoria County History, 1911 |access-date=12 April 2023}} Also known as Clanville Lodge, its former residents include General Edward Mathew, and the High Sheriff of Hampshire, Henry Bosanquet. In 1967, it was developed as a equestrian stud which from 1995 was operated by Sir Christopher and Lady (Jennie) Bland.{{cite web |title=Blissamore Hall: A 10-bedroom house with superb gardens and magnificent stables in the heart of Hampshire |url=https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/blissamore-hall-a-10-bedroom-house-with-superb-gardens-and-magnificent-stables-in-the-heart-of-hampshire-217448 |website=Country Life |access-date=12 April 2023}}