Map sources for Fordingbridge at grid reference SU1414

Fordingbridge is a former market town with a population of six thousand on the River Avon and the A338 road in the west of Hampshire, England, near to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders and on the edge of the New Forest. It is within easy reach of the city of Salisbury, and the seaside resort of Bournemouth. The Avon Valley Path passes through the town. Image File history File links Dot4gb. ... Image File history File links Gb4dot. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The market town is a medieval phenomenon. ... The River Avon is a river in the county of Hampshire in the south of England. ... The A338 is a road in England. ... Hampshire, sometimes historically Southamptonshire or Hamptonshire, (abbr. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Dorset (pronounced DOR-sit or [dÉ”.sÉ™t], and sometimes in the past called Dorsetshire) is a county in the south-west of England, on the English Channel coast. ... Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ... For other uses, see New Forest (disambiguation). ... Salisbury (IPA: , or — moving from RP to local dialect) is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England. ... Bournemouth is a large town and tourist destination, situated on the south coast of England. ... The Avon Valley Path is a 34 mile long-distance footpath in England from Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire to Christchurch Priory in Dorset. ...

Fordingbridge was recorded in the Domesday Book under the name Forde.^[1] The town received it's present name when the river was bridged at the town in 1286 or earlier.^[2] The first Great Bridge, built in mediaeval times, is upstream from the ford. The bridge is a major feature of the town with its seven graceful arches, which can be seen very easily from the town’s large riverside park where you can walk along the riverbank draped with willows and waterside plants. Close by is a children’s play area, secluded memorial gardens, parks and sports playing fields. A line drawing entitled Domesday Book from Andrew Williamss Historic Byways and Highways of Old England. ...

The Fordingbridge Museum, which houses local history exhibits, and the Visitor Information Centre are located in King's Yard. There is also a Roman villa in the nearby village of Rockbourne, which is open to visitors during the summer. Rockbourne Roman Villa and Museum is a Roman courtyard villa excavated and put on public display in the village of Rockbourne in the English county of Hampshire. ... Rockbourne is a village in Hampshire, United Kingdom, close to Fordingbridge. ...

Since 1982 Fordingbridge has been twinned with Vimoutiers in Normandy. For the 1997 film, see Twin Town Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Vimoutiers is a town in the department of Orne, in Normandy, France. ... Flag of Normandy Normandy (in French: Normandie, and in Norman: Normaundie) is a geographical region in northern France. ...

Not far from the High Street is the parish church of St. Mary the Virgin. Largely built in 1150 it has some typical Norman characteristics. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3072x2304, 2099 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Fordingbridge Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used...

Once an industrial and commercial centre, Fordingbridge boasted many trades and was noted for its smuggling. The infamous Captain Diamond, the “Smuggler King”, spent much of his time in a local hostelry. A bronze statue of the controversial painter, Augustus John, stands on the banks of the Avon near the Great Bridge. Artist John, on a 1928 Time cover Augustus Edwin John OM,RA, (January 4, 1878–October 31, 1961) was a Welsh painter, draftsman, and etcher. ...

The local comprehensive school is The Burgate School And Sixth Form Centre, which is situated in the northern outskirts of the town. A Comprehensive school is a type of school providing secondary level education in England or Wales. ... // Description The Burgate school and sixth form centre is an 11-16 comprehensive school with a post 16 sixth form. ...

Fordingbridge railway station was closed in 1964. It was originally just outside the town, on the road leading to Sandleheath village, and connected the town with Salisbury in the North and Poole to the South. Fordingbridge Railway Station was a station serving Fordingbridge, a small town in Hampshire, England. ... Sandleheath is a village in Hampshire, United Kingdom, close to Fordingbridge. ... Salisbury (IPA: , or — moving from RP to local dialect) is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England. ... Poole is a coastal town, port and tourist destination, situated on the shores of the English Channel, in the ceremonial county of Dorset in southern England. ...

Famous residents

• Augustus John - artist, born 1878, who lived in Fordingbridge from 1927 until his death in 1961 despite mixed feelings from local residents^[3]
• Frank Jefferis - former Southampton, Everton and England footballer, born 1884
• Denise Bratherton - gypsy maiden, born 1622

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References

1. ^ (1848) A Topographical Dictionary of England, 250-3. Retrieved on 2007 March 17. 
2. ^ Fordingbridge. Hampshire County Council (2007-03-14). Retrieved on 2007 March 17.
3. ^ BBC Inside Out. BBC (2006-10-02). Retrieved on 2007 March 17.

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External links

• Fordingbridge Town Council
• Fordingbridge Town Information
• Breamore Parish Council
• Sandleheath Parish Council
• Fordingbridge Society
• Fordingbridge Museum
• Rockbourne Roman Villa
• Fordingbridge Internet (Local Information)

Coordinates: 50°55′37″N, 1°47′30″W
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