Oakhanger Stream


Oakhanger Stream is a tributary of the River Slea that lies in Hampshire, England.

Course

The source is at Well Head, at the foot of Noar Hill, to the south of Selborne. The initial section towards Selborne is known as the Well Head Stream, the route was diverted in 1894 to provide a supply of water to the village in memory of Gilbert White. At Dorton, on the north side of Selborne, it is joined by the Gracious Street Stream. From Selborne, now known as the Oakhanger Stream, it passes through the village of Oakhanger then skirts the east side of Shortheath Common and on towards Kingsley where it joins the Slea.

Watermills

There were, at least, two corn mills on the Oakhanger Stream, the Old Mill in Selborne, a Grade II listed building now used as a private residence, and Dorton Mill, midway between Selborne and Oakhanger, of which no trace is now visible.

Water quality

The water quality of the Oakhanger Stream was as follows in 2016:
SectionEcological
Status		Chemical
Status		Overall
Status		LengthCatchmentChannel

The reasons for not reaching good status is due to agricultural and waste water pollution.