Blackfield, Hampshire
| Blackfield | |
| Hampshire | |
|---|---|
 Blackfield Recreation ground | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU443023 |
| Location: | 50°49’6"N, 1°22’22"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Southampton |
| Postcode: | SO45 |
| Dialling code: | 023 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | New Forest |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
New Forest East |
Blackfield is a village in southern Hampshire, close by Fawley.
History
The name "Blackfields" was originally applied to an area of countryside near the village of Fawley, and there is still a Blackwell Common next to Blackfield.[1] The name presumably derives from the soil colour, some of which is marshy and black.[1] The settlement of Blackfield began in the late 19th century when, at first mud cottages, and then later, small red-brick houses were built in the area of moorland once known as Hugh's Common.[2] It was close to the small village of Langley.
Sport
- Football: Blackfield & Langley F.C., who play at The Gang Warily Community & Recreation Centre.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Blackfield, Hampshire) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Blackfield, Old Hampshire Gazetteer
- ↑ A History of the County of Hampshire - Volume 5 pp 292-296: Parish: Fawley (Victoria County History)