Farleigh Wallop
Farleigh Wallop is a small village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, approximately 4.7 miles (7.6 km) south of Basingstoke on the slopes of Farleigh Hill (208 m). The parish includes about 1,725 acres (6.98 km2).
Farleigh Wallop | |
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Farleigh Wallop Location within Hampshire | |
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Shire county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BASINGSTOKE |
Postcode district | RG25 |
Dialling code | 01256 |
Police | Hampshire |
Fire | Hampshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
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Since 1486, Farleigh Wallop has been the home of the Wallop family, including John Wallop, Henry Wallop, and Gerard Wallop, 9th Earl of Portsmouth, whose seat, Farleigh House, is in the village.[1]
References
- "Farleigh House". National Garden Society. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
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