Lockerley
| Lockerley | |
| Hampshire | |
|---|---|
 St John's Church, Lockerley. | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU299260 |
| Location: | 51°1’57"N, 1°34’22"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 827 |
| Post town: | Romsey |
| Postcode: | SO51 |
| Dialling code: | 01794 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Test Valley |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Romsey |
| Website: | Lockerley Parish Council |
Lockerley is a village and parish in Hampshire, adjacent to 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 three miles east of West Dean which lies on the Wiltshire border. The parish has a population of around 827 people.[1] The nearest town is Romsey, about five miles to the south-east and is about 13 miles from Salisbury.
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.
Facilities
In Lockerley there is a village shop, a garage, a school and two churches.
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] Lockerley Hall was used to house soldiers during the First World War.
Lockerley Camp Iron Age hillfort lies just to the East of Lockerley.
Notable residents
- Frederick Luke, recipient of the Victoria Cross
References
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Lockerley) |
- ↑ "Parish Headcounts, Area: Lockerley CP". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. 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. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hampshire and D-Day. Martin Doughty. 1994. ISBN 1-85741-047-5. pp53
