Northington
Village and parish in Hampshire, England
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Northington is a village and civil parish in the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England. It lies half a mile from the neighbouring village Swarraton, across the Candover stream. Its nearest railway station is at New Alresford, on the Mid-Hants railway line.
Post townALRESFORD
| Northington | |
|---|---|
The Grange at Northington | |
  Northington Location within Hampshire | |
| Population | 61 (2001 Census )[1] 221 (2011 Census including Swarraton)[2] |
| OS grid reference | SU5687337410 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ALRESFORD |
| Postcode district | SO24 |
| Dialling code | 01962 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
History
"Six hides at Northington" within the Micheldever Hundred were recorded in Edward the Elder's New Minster charter. Northington joined Swarraton parish in 1849.[3]
