Hannington, Hampshire
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| Hannington | |
|---|---|
 All Saints' Church, Hannington | |
  Hannington Location within Hampshire | |
| Population | 493 (2011 Census, including Ibworth and North Oakley)[1] |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TADLEY |
| Postcode district | RG26 |
| Dialling code | 01635 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Hannington is a civil parish in the English county of Hampshire. It is situated between Basingstoke and Newbury, on the North Hampshire Downs in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the 2001 census it had a population of 332 people, increasing to 493 at the 2011 Census.[1]
At its centre is the village green, on the edge of which is All Saints' Church, some parts of which date from the 11th century.[2] There are also many buildings listed as Grade II of significant local historical and architectural importance.
The village's only Public House, The Vine At Hannington, has views over the Hampshire Downs and is a popular stopping point for hikers following the Wayfarer's Walk. Originally called The Wellington Arms, the pub stands on land that once belonged to the estate of the Duke of Wellington.
Governance
The village of Hannington is part of the civil parish of Hannington,[3] and is part of the Kingsclere ward of Basingstoke and Deane borough council.[4] The borough council is a Non-metropolitan district of Hampshire County Council.
Leisure
The Hannington Silver Band celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2014 and plays at churches, fêtes and halls in the area.[citation needed]
The Hannington Country Fair and Barbecue is held every two years on the village green.[citation needed]
Hannington TV transmitter
The Hannington transmitting station is located on Cottington Hill near the village which broadcasts television and radio services to Berkshire, north Hampshire, and parts of Surrey and Wiltshire.
