Faccombe | |
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Faccombe shown within Hampshire | |
Population | 146 (2011 Census including Linkenholt and Netherton) |
OS grid reference | SU3907957925 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ANDOVER |
Postcode district | SP11 |
Dialling code | 01264 |
Police | Hampshire |
Fire | Hampshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
EU Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament | |
Faccombe is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England. The village lies on the Hampshire-Berkshire border and is situated on the North Downs. Its nearest Hampshire town is Andover, approximately 8 miles (13 km) away although Newbury in Berkshire is 2 miles (3.2 km) closer.
The village was originally called "Faccombe Upstrete" in medieval times to distinguish it from Netherton, Hampshire, a village lower in the valley.
The village formerly had a single pub, The Jack Russell Inn, which served walkers and locals but this is currently closed.
The village is part of the civil parish of Faccombe and is part of the Bourne Valley ward of Test Valley District Council. The district council is a Non-metropolitan district of Hampshire County Council.