Frogham, Hampshire
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| Frogham | |
|---|---|
 The Forester's Arms, Frogham | |
  Frogham Location within Hampshire | |
| OS grid reference | SU173128 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FORDINGBRIDGE |
| Postcode district | SP6 |
| Dialling code | 01425 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Frogham is a small village in the New Forest National Park of Hampshire, England. It is in the civil parish of Hyde. Its nearest town is Fordingbridge, which lies approximately 1.8 miles (2.5 km) north-west from the village.
Frogham is a small village in the civil parish of Hyde. It is the second-largest settlement in the parish after Hyde itself.[1] Frogham is situated on a plateau overlooking the heathland of the New Forest to the east.[2] The village is situated around a crossroads leading to the nearby settlements of Hyde, Blissford, and Stuckton.[2]
Frogham has a small Congregational church,[3] and a pub, known as The Foresters Arms.[4] Hyde memorial hall is also located in Frogham.[2]
Frogham also has an ancient roadside well called "Abbots Well" providing refreshment for both animals and humans.[5][6]
History
The earliest records which mention Frogham date from the beginning of the 14th century.[7] There are many legends which identify the Frogham area as being a centre for smuggling in the 18th century.[7] The chapel in Frogham was originally a non-conformist school for 70 pupils; it was also registered for worship,[7] and the current building dates from 1910.[2] Many of the houses in the village were built in the 1950s and 1960s.[2]
