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Perched atop one of the highest points in Hampshire, Four Marks is a relatively modern village that grew significantly following the arrival of the railway in the late 19th century. Its unusual name is said to derive from the junction of four ancient parish boundaries - Medstead, Ropley, Farringdon, and Chawton - which met at a point near the heart of the current settlement. Geographically, its elevated position on the edge of the South Downs provides a distinct, bracing air and rolling views, yet it remains firmly connected to the market town of Alton just five miles down the A31. The village is perhaps best defined by its linear layout and the Watercress Line, a heritage steam railway that runs through the local station, offering a nostalgic link to the area’s agricultural past. Life here revolves around a surprisingly self-contained centre with a selection of local shops, a primary school, and a network of quiet residential lanes that lead directly into miles of open countryside and woodland._ Return to local life._