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'''Lockerley''' is a village and [[civil parish]] in [[Hampshire]], [[England]] on the border with [[Wiltshire]]. The village lies on the southern bank of the [[River Dun]] about two miles upstream from its confluence with the [[River Test]] and about {{convert|4|km|mi}} east of [[West Dean, Wiltshire|West Dean]] which is just over the Wiltshire border. The parish has a population of around 827.<ref name='ons-hc'> {{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=795161&c=Lockerley&d=16&e=15&g=452786&i=1001x1003x1004&o=1&m=0&r=1&s=1207508589156&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 |title=Parish Headcounts, Area: Lockerley CP|accessdate=2008-04-06 |work=Neighbourhood Statistics |publisher=[[Office for National Statistics]] }}</ref> The nearest town is [[Romsey]], about {{convert|8|km|mi|0}} to the south-east. |
'''Lockerley''' is a village and [[civil parish]] in [[Hampshire]], [[England]] on the border with [[Wiltshire]]. The village lies on the southern bank of the [[River Dun, Hampshire|River Dun]] about two miles upstream from its confluence with the [[River Test]] and about {{convert|4|km|mi}} east of [[West Dean, Wiltshire|West Dean]] which is just over the Wiltshire border. The parish has a population of around 827.<ref name='ons-hc'> {{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=795161&c=Lockerley&d=16&e=15&g=452786&i=1001x1003x1004&o=1&m=0&r=1&s=1207508589156&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 |title=Parish Headcounts, Area: Lockerley CP|accessdate=2008-04-06 |work=Neighbourhood Statistics |publisher=[[Office for National Statistics]] }}</ref> The nearest town is [[Romsey]], about {{convert|8|km|mi|0}} to the south-east. |
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The parish church of St John is Victorian. There is also a Baptist chapel. |
The parish church of St John is Victorian. There is also a Baptist chapel. |
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Revision as of 14:41, 28 April 2009
| Lockerley | |
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| Population | Expression error: "827 [1]" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | SU299260 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMSEY |
| Postcode district | SO51 |
| Dialling code | 01794 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Lockerley Parish Council |
Lockerley is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England on the border with Wiltshire. The village lies on the southern bank of the River Dun about two miles upstream from its confluence with the River Test and about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of West Dean which is just over the Wiltshire border. The parish has a population of around 827.[1] The nearest town is Romsey, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) to the south-east.
The parish church of St John is Victorian. There is also a Baptist chapel.
The Wessex Main Line railway crosses the parish, the nearest stations being at Dunbridge and West Dean.
History
Lockerley was the site of a huge storehouse for the US Army prior to the Invasion of Europe, established in October 1943 and largely obsolete by October 1944 by which time supplies were being sent direct to France[2]. The depot was just outside Dunbridge station and comprised 15 miles of sidings and 134 covered sheds[2].
References
- ^ a b "Parish Headcounts, Area: Lockerley CP". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ a b Hampshire and D-Day. Martin Doughty. 1994. ISBN 1-85741-047-5. pp53
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