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The Parish of Oliver's Battery was formed in 1956 from part of Compton Parish, and covers only 300 acres. Most of the modern residential development occurred during the 1960s, but there are some old cottages which were built for employees of the Hursley Hunt. The name of Old Kennels Lane indicates the proximity of the Hunt stables and kennels. The quaint name of the parish derives from the prehistoric earth work which was used as a camp by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War. The battery of guns together with horses, ammunition, troops and stores was drawn up on the hillock overlooking Winchester. This community has its own website through which you can find out about local information and how your local council is working for you. To find out more please click on the link below. http://www.bfobrca.com/OBPC/obpc_home.html If you run a not-for-profit club or society you can have a free, easy to manage website on The Local Channel - please register at www.thelocalchannel.co.uk - then sign in using your email address and chosen password. Under Personal Experience, select Organisations, Set Up Organisation. Enter the details of your organisation here - The Local Channel will authorise and email you. Please call us on 0800 38 986 38 if you have any questions on this.
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