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{{Short description|Village in Hampshire, England}} |
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[[Image:Colourful sunset near Horton Heath.jpg|thumb|right|A colourful sunset near Horton Heath]] |
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'''Horton Heath''' is a semi-rural village which forms part of the [[civil parish]] of [[Fair Oak and Horton Heath]] in the [[Eastleigh (borough)|borough of Eastleigh]] in [[Hampshire]], England.<ref name=OS185>{{cite map|title=Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 185 ''Winchester & Basingstoke (Andover & Romsey)''|ISBN= 9780319228845 |publisher=Ordnance Survey|date=2013}}</ref><ref name=OSelec>{{cite web|url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/# |title=Election Maps|publisher=Ordnance Survey |access-date=3 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council|url=http://www.fairoak-pc.gov.uk|website=www.fairoak-pc.gov.uk|access-date=3 April 2016}}</ref> The village is about three miles southeast of [[Eastleigh]] town centre, and adjoins the village of [[Fair Oak]].<ref name=OS185/> |
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The village greatly expanded during the late 1980s and 1990s, with developments such as The Drove and Meadowsweet way. A new [[village hall]] was also built at this time. |
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'''Horton Heath''' is a semi rural village and [[civil parish]] in the [[Eastleigh (borough)|borough of Eastleigh]] in [[Hampshire]], [[England]]. The village is about three miles south east of [[Eastleigh]] town centre. It adjoins [[Fair Oak]] and is part of the same parish. |
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In 2014 a further development was proposed and permission was eventually granted for 2500 homes to be constructed on a 310 area situated to the south west of the original village. The development is meant to include a mix of housing, green spaces, commercial premises and sports and leisure facilities. |
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It forms part of the [[Greater Southampton|Southampton Urban Area]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} |
It forms part of the [[Greater Southampton|Southampton Urban Area]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} |
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The current councillor is Michelle Marsh, who represents the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Liberal Democrat]] party in the Fair Oak & Horton Heath ward.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://meetings.eastleigh.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=50000482|title = Councillor details - Councillor Michelle Marsh|date = 23 February 2022}}</ref> Marsh gained local notoriety for standing up against local [[felling]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-56716469|title = Residents angered by unauthorised Horton Heath woods clearance|work = BBC News|date = 12 April 2021}}</ref> |
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There are two public houses in Horton Heath, both on Botley Road; The Brigadier Gerard is situated at the southern end of Horton Heath; The Lapstone Inn is situated at the northern end. There is also a skatepark, 2 parks and two tennis courts open to the public for free. |
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The village has two pubs, 'The Brigadier Gerard' and 'The Lapstone'. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://fairoak.parish.hants.gov.uk Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council Web Site] |
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*[http://www3.hants.gov.uk/informationcentres/customer_access_points/cx-infocentre-newpage-2/cx-infocentre-caps-ebc03.htm Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071001005650/http://www3.hants.gov.uk/informationcentres/customer_access_points/cx-infocentre-newpage-2/cx-infocentre-caps-ebc03.htm Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council] |
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village Horton Heath in Hampshire (which is about 4km north of town Hedge End and about 12km south of city Winchester in England, Hampshire) found about 1km south of middle of village Fair Oak in Hampshire (which is about 5km north of town Hedge End and about 11km south of city Winchester in England, Hampshire) --> |
village Horton Heath in Hampshire (which is about 4km north of town Hedge End and about 12km south of city Winchester in England, Hampshire) found about 1km south of middle of village Fair Oak in Hampshire (which is about 5km north of town Hedge End and about 11km south of city Winchester in England, Hampshire) --> |
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[[Category:Villages in Hampshire]] |
[[Category:Villages in Hampshire]] |
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[[Category:Borough of Eastleigh]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 16 September 2023
Horton Heath is a semi-rural village which forms part of the civil parish of Fair Oak and Horton Heath in the borough of Eastleigh in Hampshire, England.[1][2][3] The village is about three miles southeast of Eastleigh town centre, and adjoins the village of Fair Oak.[1]
The village greatly expanded during the late 1980s and 1990s, with developments such as The Drove and Meadowsweet way. A new village hall was also built at this time.
In 2014 a further development was proposed and permission was eventually granted for 2500 homes to be constructed on a 310 area situated to the south west of the original village. The development is meant to include a mix of housing, green spaces, commercial premises and sports and leisure facilities.
It forms part of the Southampton Urban Area.[citation needed]
The current councillor is Michelle Marsh, who represents the Liberal Democrat party in the Fair Oak & Horton Heath ward.[4] Marsh gained local notoriety for standing up against local felling.[5]
The village has two pubs, 'The Brigadier Gerard' and 'The Lapstone'.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 185 Winchester & Basingstoke (Andover & Romsey) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2013. ISBN 9780319228845.
- ^ "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council". www.fairoak-pc.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Michelle Marsh". 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Residents angered by unauthorised Horton Heath woods clearance". BBC News. 12 April 2021.
External links[edit]
Media related to Horton Heath, Hampshire at Wikimedia Commons- Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council
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