What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: 1579 The Spain marks the site of one of the earliest settlements in Petersfield. This timber-framed house stands on a Roman trackway. It was recently the home of Canon Cyril Taylor, the well-known composer of hymns. Recorded plaque organisation: Petersfield Heritage.
The Spain is an historically significant timber-framed house built over a Roman trackway and has been the residence of notable figures such as Canon Cyril Taylor, a renowned composer of hymns.
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Places near here
The SpainMemorial · 5 yd
Wool bale sculpture on the Shipwright's way in The SpainPublic sculpture · 40 yd
9, the SpainListed building · 50 yd
Spain HouseListed building · 76 yd
22-24 Sheep StreetMemorial · 128 yd
Statue of King William III, of Orange, Petersfield Square.Monument or public art · 219 yd
Milestone, PetersfieldMonument or public art · 408 yd
Steep book monumentMonument or public art · 1.2 mi
Furzefield CopseWood · 1.3 mi
Round CopseWood · 1.4 mi
Waterfall at Little LangleysWaterfall · 1.7 mi
Lythe HangerMountain / peak · 1.8 mi