Durley

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Durley
Hampshire
Durley Street (road and village) - geograph.org.uk - 57205.jpg
The Robin Hood Inn on Durley Street
Location
Grid reference: SU522167
Location: 50°56’51"N, 1°15’31"W
Data
Population: 992
Post town: Southampton
Postcode: SO32
Dialling code: 01489
Local Government
Council: Winchester
Parliamentary
constituency:
Meon Valley

Durley is a village in Hampshire, seven and a half miles north-east of Southampton, with a population of around 992.

In the village are two pubs, The Robin Hood Inn and the Farmers Home. Both of the pubs have a rich history dating back till the nineteenth century.

Church

The village Church is the Holy Cross. It has some external features that date from the 13th century while its font appears to be 12th century. The church underwent a significant restoration in 1879.[1]

See also

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References

  1. Nikolaus Pevsner: The Buildings of England: Hampshire & The Isle of Wight, 1967 Penguin Books ISBN 978-0-300-09606-4