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'''Hampreston''' is a small village by [[Ferndown]] in eastern [[Dorset]], southern England. Before 1972, the whole parish took the name of Hampreston, with its population rising from 1,860 in 1921 to 11,750 in 1971.
'''Hampreston''' is a small village by [[Ferndown]] in eastern [[Dorset]].


The parish church, All Saints' Church, is largely an early 15th century edifice: the tower and nave were built in this period.  A porch was added in the 20th century.  It is a Grade II* listed building.<ref>{{NHLE|1303912|Church of All Saints}}</ref>
The parish church, All Saints' Church, is largely an early 15th century edifice: the tower and nave were built in this period.  A porch was added in the 20th century.  It is a Grade II* listed building.<ref>{{NHLE|1303912|Church of All Saints}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 22:25, 5 June 2020

Hampreston
Dorset

Hampreston Church
Location
Grid reference: SZ054987
Location: 50°47’20"N, 1°55’30"W
Data
Post town: Ferndown
Postcode: BH22
Dialling code: 01202
Local Government
Council: Dorset
Parliamentary
constituency:
Christchurch

Hampreston is a small village by Ferndown in eastern Dorset.

The parish church, All Saints' Church, is largely an early 15th century edifice: the tower and nave were built in this period. A porch was added in the 20th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

The village also has a school and a farm shop.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material
about Hampreston)

References

  1. National Heritage List 1303912: Church of All Saints