Old Times at Otterbourne

A richly detailed local history and collection of reminiscences examines the village and its surroundings from ancient remains to recent changes, describing Roman and Saxon traces, entries in early surveys, medieval manor and castle earthworks, and parish customs and rights. It interweaves archaeological finds, topography, church architecture and anecdotes about hedgerows, lanes and farms, explains unusual tenures and rural obligations, and traces alterations in land use and buildings over time. Period descriptions of wells, manor courts, and ecclesiastical patronage are balanced with personal recollections and architectural notes, offering a layered portrait of rural continuity and change.