Ashlett

Ashlett is a small settlement in Hampshire, England. It is in the civil parish of Fawley. It is at the end of Ashlett Creek, a tidal inlet of Southampton Water. Ashlett is known for having a well-preserved tidal mill (currently a sailing club clubhouse), which is next to a free slipway and landing stage. Although the creek is only accessible at high tide, the historic mill and free landing stage make it a popular destination for dinghy sailors from around Southampton Water.

Ashlett

Ashlett Mill
Ashlett
Location within Hampshire
OS grid referenceSU465032
Civil parish
District
  • New Forest
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSOUTHAMPTON
Postcode districtSO45
Dialling code023
PoliceHampshire
FireHampshire
AmbulanceSouth Central
UK Parliament

Ashlett Creek

Ashlett is a natural creek, located down a lane leading from the village of Fawley.[1] At the beginning of the 20th century ships of 100, or even 150 tons, were brought up here at high tide, and unloaded at Victoria Quay.[1] It was used extensively to bring in construction materials when the first refinery was built at Fawley in the 1920s.[2]

There is a pub at Ashlett called the Jolly Sailor.

Ashlett Mill

Ashlett Mill is a brick building with a tiled mansard roof.[3] It was built in 1816, replacing an earlier mill.[2] It now serves as a meeting and club house of the Waterside Sports and Social Club and the Ashlett Sailing Club.[2]

Governance

The hamlet of Ashlett is part of the civil parish of Fawley, and part of the Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward of the New Forest council.[4]

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References

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