About Stockbridge Stockbridge which literally means a bridge over the river is almost midway between Andover to the North and Romsey to the South. The river here is shallow and separates into five streams that thread their way through the marshy meadows. Located within The Berkshires, this center is commonly recognized for long-time resident Norman Rockwell. Within a short distance from Stockbridge are the earthworks at Danebury, Meon Hill and Woolbury. Stockbridge seems to have had settlements down from the second millennium BC. Two ancient roads meet and cross at Stockbridge, one running east to west between Winchester and Old Sarum, later Salisbury, and the other running north and south along the valley of the Test.
Stockbridge has a 12th century chapel, known as St Peters. The chapel was served by the 'head-minister' at King's Somborne. Originally built in 1825, the Merwin House in Stockbridge is a late Federal period brick structure. The house is now functioning as a museum which highlights the cultural history of the region. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Berkshire Botanical Garden, do some cross-country skiing at the Notchview Reservation and explore the walking trails at Bartholomew’s Cobble. In Stockbridge area, you can do hiking, fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, white-water rafting, golf, and antique hunting. The winter attractions in Stockbridge are just incredible. Ski Butternut in Great Barrington has seven lifts that take skiers to the 22 runs. Snowboarders and cross-country skiers have plenty of room in the 110 acres of Ski Butternut in Great Barrington. With over 10,000 acres of forested terrain, Beartown will keep you busy. If you love hiking, you can trek along the Appalachian Trail. Benedict Pond in Stockbridge has a healthy supply of brown and rainbow trout. |
Stockbridge Travelers Journal
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