Penton Grafton

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Penton Grafton
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Penton Grafton
Location within Hampshire
Population794 (2011 Census including Ramridge Park) [1]
OS grid reference SU3306547312
Civil parish
  • Penton Grafton
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ANDOVER
Postcode district SP11
Dialling code 01264
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51°13′27″N1°31′40″W / 51.224047°N 1.527901°W / 51.224047; -1.527901 Coordinates: 51°13′27″N1°31′40″W / 51.224047°N 1.527901°W / 51.224047; -1.527901

Penton Grafton is a village and civil parish in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. [2] It is adjacent to the village and parish of Penton Mewsey. Both villages are collectively known as The Pentons. [3]

The town of Andover is approximately 2 miles (3 km) south-east from the village.

The village of Weyhill is included in the civil parish's boundaries.

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References

  1. "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  2. Penton Grafton – Test Valley Borough Council
  3. Penton Mewsey Parish Council