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REFERENCES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

References

The following documents were used in the production of this Design Statement, and are listed for those who may wish to refer to the original text for greater detail on the appropriate topic.

  1. Oxford Dictionary of Place Names
  2. "Abbotts Ann in Hampshire" by Pamela King
  3. "A Story of Abbotts Ann" by Alan Selby
  4. "Abbotts Ann School 1831-1981"
  5. "Waterloo Iron Works -- a history of Taskers of Andover 1809 - 1968" by L T C Rolt
  6. "Illustrated particulars, plans and conditions of sale of the Red Rice Estate, Andover" Knight, Frank & Rutley, 1915
  7. "Abbotts Ann Conservation Policy" Test Valley Borough Council 1992
  8. "An Assessment of the impact of development at Little Park -- Summary of Findings" by Abbotts Ann Action, January 1999
  9. "Hampshire Treasures -- Test Valley District North" Hampshire County Council
  10. "Hampshire Biodiversity Action Plan" Hampshire Biodiversity Partnership
  11. "Historic Rural Settlement in Basingstoke and Deane and Test Valley" by Bob Edwards, Bournemouth University

Acknowledgements

The Abbotts Ann Village Design Team would like to thank:

  • the villagers of Abbotts Ann who completed questionnaires, took part in workshops and meetings, photographed the village, and contributed their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways
  • the Parish Council of Abbotts Ann for their support and encouragement
  • Mr Norman Roberts for his advice and encouragement
  • The British Museum, for permission to reproduce the illustration of the Roman Mosaics
  • Sir George Young for his support and encouragement, and:
    • Parker Bullen -- Solicitors
    • Willan -- Builders
    • Test Valley Borough Council
    • and in particular the Millennium Festival Awards for All programme, for financial support.


Making Good Design Work

This document describes the distinctive characteristics of the village of Abbotts Ann.

Today we live in this beautiful example of a Hampshire village set in an agricultural landscape and containing attractive and historic buildings.

It is our responsibility to ensure that in any future development we preserve the special qualities of this delightful village for future generations. The goal is in our hands.

The Abbotts Ann Village Design Team presents these design guidelines as a blueprint that can be followed.

Through careful attention to detail, architects, builders, residents and planners can contribute to the future of Abbotts Ann by making these aspects of good design.